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: Medical & Healthcare, Personal Injury, Safety What Attorneys Should Know About the Management of Sports-Related Concussions TASA ID: 3711 On March 27, 2014, The TASA Group in conjunction with sports safety expert, James Weagley presented a free, one-hour webinar presentation, What Attorneys Should Know About the Management of Sports-Related Concussions. This webinar was designed to provide the attorney with the most recent information about current evaluations and management practices for sports-related concussions when handling these types of cases. The following topics were covered: Concussion: What it is and what it isn't Professional Roles and Responsibilities: What are the roles of the physician, athletic trainer, coach, parent, and athlete? Evaluation and Management Practices: What do the experts say? Model School Concussion Protocols: What schools should be doing to manage concussions appropriately and safely Read more
Category: Premises Liability, Safety Understanding, Avoiding & Defending Accessibility Lawsuits TASA ID: On March 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. (EST), The TASA Group, in conjunction with attorney Richard Hunt presented a free, one-hour webinar presentation, Understanding, Avoiding & Defending Accessibility Lawsuits. This webinar covered issues surrounding accessibility liability and accessibility litigation focusing on ADA and FHA requirements. Mr. Hunt also discussed some of the trends that we are now seeing in this type of litigation. Read more
Category: Construction, Safety Fundamentals of Planning a Safe Construction Site (Safety Through Design) TASA ID: 1334 On Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 2 p.m. ET, The TASA Group, Inc., in conjunction with Safety Expert Daniel Paine, will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, Fundamentals of Planning a Safe Construction Site (Safety through Design). Read more