Accident Reconstruction in Truck Collision Investigations and Trial
Partnering With Reconstruction Experts to Maximize Case Value
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will examine the role of accident reconstruction in investigating and proving the cause of injuries in trucking accident claims. The panel will discuss best practices for effectively using a reconstruction expert during investigation and trial to maximize case value.
Outline
- Accident reconstruction overview
- Strategies for effectively partnering with accident reconstructionist
Benefits
The panel will address these and other key questions:
- What is accident reconstruction and how is it being used in truck collision cases?
- How can personal injury attorneys effectively partner with accident reconstructionists in trucking injury litigation to increase the value of the case?
- What legal challenges do attorneys face when using accident reconstruction to prove trucking accident injuries and how can they overcome them?
Faculty
Thomas W. James
Atty.
Michigan Auto Law
Mr. James is a trial attorney at Michigan Auto Law, and has spent the last 10 years focusing his practice on truck and... | Read More
Mr. James is a trial attorney at Michigan Auto Law, and has spent the last 10 years focusing his practice on truck and car collision cases. He continues to be awarded the distinction as a Michigan Super Lawyer, he was recognized as an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and received the Pacesetter distinction by the Michigan Association for Justice, for his work representing people seriously injured in truck and car collisions. Mr. James frequently speaks at educational seminars throughout the country on topics dealing with trucking and car collision trial strategies and the No Fault law.
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J.J. Burns, Esq.
Partner
Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe
Mr. Burns focuses on truck crash litigation, and handles a range of other catastrophic injury cases. He has researched... | Read More
Mr. Burns focuses on truck crash litigation, and handles a range of other catastrophic injury cases. He has researched and written extensively about many of the details that impact truck crash litigation and other catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Burns has paid particular attention to one such detail that can prove detrimental to plaintiffs—an anachronistic legal rule operating in nearly half the country that allows a motor carrier to conceal its own negligence in hiring, training or supervising its driver by simply admitting that the negligent truck driver was its employee at the time of the crash. He is the national authority on the issue.
CloseRobert E. Larson, P.E.
Senior Managing Engineer
Exponent
Mr. Larson addresses issues related to accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics, including testing and analysis of... | Read More
Mr. Larson addresses issues related to accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics, including testing and analysis of vehicle handling, stability, advanced safety systems, and crash testing. He has evaluated vehicle stability, crashworthiness, and occupant protection issues on a wide variety of vehicles. The evaluations involve mechanical design analysis, biomechanics, and understanding of the use of standardized testing for evaluating occupant protection.
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