Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Auto Safety, Automotive/Trucking “Black Box” Data from Heavy Trucks and Passenger Vehicles TASA ID: 4564 On July 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with engineering expert James Whelan, presented a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, “Black Box” Data from Heavy Trucks and Passenger Vehicles, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Mr. Whelan discussed: • EDR’s for heavy trucks• Data collection and loss concerns• Passenger vehicle EDR’s• Crash data and types of events• Case studies involving heavy truck and passenger vehicle EDR Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Personal Injury, Safety The ISO Safety Risk Assessment Defense TASA ID: 3199 On June 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with machine safety expert Vernon Mangold, presented a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, The ISO Safety Risk Assessment Defense. During this presentation, Mr. Mangold discussed: • Definitions of ISO, OSHA and risk assessment• Analysis of the Camaco vs. State of Ohio VSSR decision• Plaintiff’s counsel strategies • Defense counsel’s consideration Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Maritime / Boating Accidents, Safety A Check List for Investigating/Understanding What Went Wrong in Boat Deaths/Accidents TASA ID: 361 This webinar was designed to provide the attorney with the most recent information about current investigations of boating deaths and accidents for when they are handling these types of cases. The following topics were covered: The basic causes of boating accidentsWhere to find information about boating accidents from State, Federal and other sourcesBoating accident scenarios examined through aspects of engineering and materialsExpanded definitions of behavioral factors, as well as examination of accident populations by time, place, age of participants, activities, areas and type of vessels involved Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Athletics, Safety How Safe Are Our Athletic Venues in 2014? TASA ID: On May 13, 2014, The TASA Group, in conjunction with recreation expert Tom Bowler, presented a free, one-hour webinar, How Safe Are Our Athletic Venues in 2014? for all legal professionals. This presentation explored the safety concerns of athletic fields and gymnasiums. Mr. Bowler discussed both the safety codes and regulations on the state and federal level, specific to buffer zones around courts and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields and padding requirements for goal posts. He also outlined the safety concerns for bleachers, signage and other safety concerns set by The American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Human Factors Human Factors - Engineering and Design TASA ID: 3857 On January 14, 2014, The TASA Group, in conjunction with human factors expert Dr. Craig Rosenberg, presented a free, one-hour webinar on Human Factors Engineering and Design. Read more