Investigating Personal Injury Claims Webinar
Free 1-Hour Webinar on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at 10:00am Pacific Time
Introduction
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries and accidents, yet they are often overlooked or underestimated in terms of their potential impact. This presentation will delve into the critical aspects of these incidents, exploring the underlying causes, the role of negligence, and the importance of adhering to safety standards and building codes.
By examining real-world examples and the legal elements involved in slip and fall cases, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to prevent these incidents and navigate the complexities when they do occur.
Whether you're a safety or construction professional, legal expert, or insurance professional, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge to enhance workplace safety and manage slip, trip, and fall risks effectively.
Learning Objectives
Become familiar with the basic vocabulary of personal injury claims.
Understand the components of a personal injury claim as they relate to the building environment.
Explain the basic elements arising from the theory of negligence in slip and fall cases.
Describe the significance of building codes and standards.
Explore the role of expert witnesses in slip and fall cases.
Program Outline
Introduction
Definitions
Basic Elements
The Code Rabbit Hole
The Stairs the Escher Built
Conclusion
Our Panel
Continuing Education Credit
A disclaimer that this webinar requires you to answer all polling questions to receive continuing education credit. Credit will not be given to those who miss a polling question, or to those that are determined to be inattentive by On24's software. Some states require an affidavit for credit eligibility, which will be sent to the appropriate attendees via email after the webinar. This affidavit can also be completed during the live webinar using the widget provided on screen. The entire program must be attended live to receive credit, and continuing education certificates will be sent out within ten business days of the webinar.
This webinar is either approved or is pending approval for 1.0 credit hour of both CE (insurance) and MCLE (legal) continuing education credit in the following states:
Texas
California
Nevada
Florida