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The course “Introduction to Negligence Concepts” contains content designed to introduce the student to fundamental negligence principles. The course explores the fundamentals of negligence largely to develop and enhance the student’s ability to evaluate liability when confronted by a negligence claim.
“Introduction to Negligence Principles” begins with an examination of negligence in terms of negligent acts or omissions, and how it differs from actionable negligence. This is achieved by presenting substantive information discussing negligent acts or omissions, as well as various examples to reinforce this information. The first part of the course then moves on to a discussion of actionable negligence and its four elements of proof – – duty, breach of duty, damages, and causation
The module proceeds to introduce the student to detailed discussion of the first two elements – – duty and breach of duty. This consists of presenting definitions of duty, and discussing the standard for which breach of duty is determined. Knowledge of the definitions and the standard is then reinforced with practical examples of the existence of a duty and how a duty is breached. Many of the examples are based on actual cases, which are discussed and cited throughout the presentation.
The module then works through the remaining elements – – damages and causation. Like the preceding parts of the module, examination of these two elements consists of a presentation of substantive information followed by practical examples to reinforce the student’s knowledge of the information. The program then shifts to a presentation of defenses to negligence, how fault is allocated among parties through joint and several liability, and various types of negligence such as ordinary, gross, and willful and wanton.
After completion of the course, the student will understand the elements of proof of negligence, as well as its defenses, so that they may better evaluate liability for a given claim. The student will also be able to understand the terminology that may be used by plaintiff’s counsel in pleading a negligence case.
What CE Credit is available?
Note: To qualify for credit, you must submit completion (including a passed final exam if required) within five days of completing the last quiz. No partial credits will be awarded.
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State:
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Adjuster General CE Hours:
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Adjuster Ethics CE Hours:
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Attorney General CLE Hours:
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| NH | 2.0 | 482647 | ||
| TX (classroom equivalent) | 1.0 | 101003 | ||
| NC | 2.0 | C76120 | ||
| FL * ( Provider Number: 364169 ) | 2.0 | 1184004 | ||
| IL | 2.0 | 485534 | ||
| OK | 2.0 | 1023740 | ||
| WY | 2.0 | 26001 |
* This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit.
Course Content
Submit within 5 days to get CE Credit or Certificate of Completion.