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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - "Commercial Vehicle Accident Analysis" - APRIL 22\, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Tracie Eckstein Jones\, ACTAR\, CFEI from RIMKUS will present this webinar designed to describe the necessity for commercial vehicle accident reconstruction and the methodologies involved in conducting a successful commercial vehicle accident reconstruction.  She will use case studies to illustrate  and demonstrate the methodologies utilized and presented. \nMs. Jones holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology and served as a police officer for 20 years and during her tenure as a police officer has investigated hundreds of serious and fatal vehicle collisions for the Baltimore County Police Department involving motor vehicles\, commercial vehicles\, motorcycles\, and pedestrians.  She is a certified Child Seat Safety Technician proving her with special knowledge in the inspection of child safety seats. \nMs. Jones’ areas of expertise include private motor vehicle\, commercial motor vehicle\, motorcycle\, and pedestrian/bicycle v. vehicle crash reconstruction. She is experienced in Event Data Recorder analysis for passenger vehicles and heavy truck engines\, seatbelt analysis\, and rollover crash reconstruction.  She also has extensive training and experience with crash scene mapping using a total station and a 3D laser mapping system. \nDO NOT MISS THIS VERY INFORMATIVE WEBINAR.  GET 1 PACLE CREDIT.  BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR REGISTRATION MATERIALS TO BE SENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-commercial-vehicle-accident-analysis-april-22-2026-1200-p-m/
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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - EXPONENT PRESENTS "Surgical Robotics and Litigation"
DESCRIPTION:Jessica Isaacs\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, Managing Engineer – Biomechanics/Exponent\, Lisa Lallo\, Ph.D.\, CPP\, Senior Managing Engineer-Mechanical Engineering/Exponent\, and Collin Stabler\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, RAC\, Senior Managing Engineer – Biomedical Engineering and Sciences/Exponent will discuss product liability implications for surgical robotics\, encompassing areas of life sciences\, biomechanics\, and mechanical performance. \nDownload the PDF form here >>
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-exponent-presents-surgical-robitics-and-litigation/
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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - Michael T. Prange\, Ph.D.\, P.E. - Paragon Forensics - "Concussion Claims in Litigation: Applying Science to Questions of Causation"
DESCRIPTION:Michael T. Prange\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, Senior Biomechanical Engineer at Paragon Forensics will present “Concussion Claims in Litigation: Applying Science to Questions of Causation”. \nConcussions are frequently alleged injuries in personal injury and product liability litigation\, yet establishing whether a specific event caused a concussion is often far more complex than the diagnosis itself. This presentation examines the scientific and evidentiary issues surrounding concussion claims\, with an emphasis on the relationship between accident mechanics\, head kinematics\, biomechanical loading\, medical findings\, and reported symptoms. \nDesigned for litigators handling motor vehicle collisions\, premises liability\, sports\, and product liability cases\, this session will discuss how biomechanical principles can assist in evaluating whether an incident produced loading conditions consistent with the claimed injury. Attendees will gain practical insight into the strengths and limitations of biomechanical analysis\, the role of objective and subjective medical evidence\, common misconceptions regarding concussion causation\, and strategies for effectively examining treating physicians\, medical experts\, and biomechanical engineers during deposition and trial. Through case examples and current scientific literature\, participants will develop a framework for critically assessing head injury causation and distinguishing scientifically supported opinions from unsupported assumptions.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-michael-t-prange-ph-d-p-e-paragon-forensics-concussion-claims-in-litigation-applying-science-to-questions-of-causation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:PENNSYLVANIA COALITION FOR CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM/PDI - HB 1913 Arguing Damages Under Potential New Law and Trial Strategies
DESCRIPTION:PCCJR/PDI are cosponsoring this webinar related to a very important topic and change in the manner in which damages may be argued to a jury.  HB 1913 is legislation that could change the complexion of the nature of the way trials strategy will be develop. This webinar will discuss an overview of HB 1913\, a discussion of the psychology of anchoring\, trial practice as it relates to the presentation of damages under current law and the change in strategies and trial tactics if HB 1913 passes into law.  Prepare for the potential change in the presentation of damages by attending this webinar.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pennsylvania-coalition-for-civil-justice-reform-pdi-hb-1913-arguing-damages-under-potential-new-law-and-trial-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T120000
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SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - ARCCA will present "Accident Reconstruction After Hours"
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 76% of pedestrian fatalities occurred during the dark lighting conditions.  A decrease in effect on the performance of the human visual system with a reduction in visual acuity.  a driver’s ability to detect and recognize potential and immediate hazards is influenced by a number of factors\, such as illumination\, luminance or contrast\, size\, pattern\, eccentricity\, and adaptation luminance.  Accident reconstructionists are frequently asked to evaluate at what oint in time an object or pedestrian would have been detectable or recognizable to an approaching driver. This presentation will cover analysis techniques such as headlight and streetlight mapping\, low-illumination photography\, luminance measurements\,m and the application of small target visibility (STV) models to field data. Additionally several case studies will be presented that demonstrate how these quantitative and scientific principles can be applied to incidents involving lighting and conspicuity issues.
URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-arcca-will-present-accident-reconstruction-after-hours/
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