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Current Continuing Education Programs
Offered by Fanning Harper & Martinson, P.C. 2006
The Third Annual Texas Legal Update for the Claims Professional
3.0 hours of General CE & 1.0 hour of Ethics/Consumer Protection
(This course is also approved by the State Bar for CLE
credit)	Course valid through 11/4/06
Supreme Court Update, Construction Defect Issues, DTPA Update,
Extrinsic Evidence Rule,
Liability of Landowners for Mud and Ice on Parking Lots, Ethical and
Legal Concerns
Tort Liability for School Districts Update
1.0 hour of General CE Course valid through 12/10/06
Immunity for Educators Update
1.0 hour of General CE Course valid through 12/10/06
Practical Tools & Updates for the Claims Professional
1.5 hours of General CE Course valid through 11/01/07
Supreme Court Update, The Appraisal Clause, Ch. 33 Settlement Credit
Rules, Changes Enacted by SB 15 Regarding Asbestos and Silica Cases
Ethics Concerns for Claims Professionals
1.5 hours of Ethics/CP Course valid through 11/01/07
Effective Mediation, Successful Negotiation and the Tripartite
Relationship Between the Client, The Insurance Company and the Attorney
Overview of Current Issues Facing TX Claims Professionals
1.0 hour of General CE Course valid through 11/01/07
The Insurability of Punitive Damages, Managing the Motor Carrier Risk
in Texas, The Aftermath of Hurricane Rita
Overview of Strategies for Ethical Negotiation
1.0 hour of Ethics/CP, .05 hour of General CE Course valid through 7/22/07
Strategies and Tips for Fair, Ethical and Successful Negotiation
Texas Claims Professional Update Course valid through 2/11/08
2.0 hours of General CE
Reservation of Rights, The Tripartite Relationship, How to Limit Your
Exposure to Attorney’s Fees, Overview of Liability for
Governmental Entities
Belfor
contact Gina Dolezal at 972-975-1600
Nelson Architectural Engineers
CE offered
Please call us for more
information at 877-850-8765
Engineering Investigations of
Common/Uncommon Perils, Course No. 38390CG010, 1.0 hour - Detailed
overview of common and uncommon perils illustrated through case
studies. Specific topics covered include residential and commercial
foundation investigations including plumbing, construction defects
and mold contamination; Water Intrusion; Structural Collapse; Fire
Cause & Origin; Historical Building Preservation; Bridge
Collapse; Failure Analysis; and more.
Engineering Invest. of
Common/Uncommon Perils, Course No. 343155CG020, 2.0 hours -
Expanded version of the above
course on Common/Uncommon Perils
Methodologies in Fire Loss
Investigations, Course No. 43154CG010, 1.0 hour - Learn about fire
investigations, qualified investigators, determining origin of fire
and ensuing complications.
Blackmon Mooring Steamatic, Call 877-730-1948
Ringler Associates
Mike Woodyard 972-239-5139 has a course on
Structured Settlements
UNIFIED INVESTIGATIONS & SCIENCES INC
TEXAS APPROVED COURSE LIST
License Renewal June 25, 2004
Course No.----- Title ---------------------------------------------------------Credit
Structure Fire Track
31194CA010 Fire Behavior and Growth 1.0 hr
31195CA010 Fire Effects on Building Materials 1.0 hr
31196CAOIO Investigation of Structure Fires 1.0 hr
30154CA010 Causes of Accidental Structure Fires 1.0 hr
31197CA010 Techniques Used in Intentional Fires 1.0 hr
31198CA010 Motives and Indicators of Arson 1.0 hr
34459CA010 Fire Investigations at Hazardous Material Scenes 1.0 hr
Vehicle Fire Track
28366CA010 Identification of Incendiary Vehicle Fires 1.0 hr
28865CA020* Investigation of Vehicle Fires 2.0 hr
Subrogation Track
28365CA010 Principles of Claims
Subrogation				1.0 hr
Electrical Engineering Track
29129CA010 How Electric Appliances Start Fires 1.0 hr
28394CA010 What Lightning Can and Can't Do 1.0 hr
28397CA010 How Building Electrical Systems Fail 1.0 hr
28832CA010 How Electric Power Lines Fail 1.0 hr
28831CA010 How Electric Utility Substations Fail 1.0 hr
Civil Engineering Track
28722CA010 You Think You've Got Foundation Problems 1.0 hr
34160CA010 Natural Sources of Water/Effects on Buildings 1.0 hr
Mechanical Engineering Track
28546CA015 Hazards of Fuel Burning Appliances - Principles 1.5 hr
28545CA015 Hazards of Fuel Burning Appliances - Case Studies 1.5 hr
29128CA010 LP and Natural Gas Explosions 1.0 hr
32326CA010 Water Losses: Leaks & Causes 1.0 hr
34455CA010 Fraudulent Auto Mechanical Breakdown Claims 1.0 hr
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Track
21114CA010 Technical Investigation of Vehicle Claims Fraud 1.0 hr
21115CA010 Technical Vehicle Accident Investigation 1.0 hr
Environmental Track
32325CA020 Coping with Indoor Environmental Hazards 2.0 hr
34456CA010 Indoor Air Quality 1.0 hr
Evidence Track
34468CA010 Proper Evidence Handling & Spoliation 1.0
SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND LABORATORIES CORPORATION
SEAL CORPORATION
visit us online at www.sealcorp.com
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE LIST
I. ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
1. Scene Documentation (General) 1.0 Hr.
A. Diagrams 1.0 Hr.
B. Photos 1.0 Hr.
C. Advanced Techniques 1.0 Hr.
2. Basic Accident Reconstruction (General) 1.0 & 4.0
A. Basic Factors 1.0 Hr.
B. Vehicle Crush Profile 1.0 Hr.
C. Coefficient of Friction Derivation 1.0 Hr.
D. Coefficient of Friction Examples 1.0 Hr.
E. Basic Derived Formulas 1.0 Hr.
F. Limitation of Formulas 1.0 Hr.
G. Introduction to Computer Programs 1.0 Hr.
H. Restitution 1.0 Hr.
I. Low Speed Basics 1.0 Hr.
J. Low Speed Data Collection 1.0 Hr.
K. Low Speed Studies 1.0 Hr.
L. Low Speed Calculations 1.0 Hr.
3. Basic Train Crossing Accidents 1.0 Hr.
4. Personal Watercraft (PWC) Accidents 1.0 Hr.
5. Tractor/Trailer Rig/Auto Accidents (General) 1.0 Hr.
B. T/T Systems 1.0 Hr.
C. T/T Type Accidents 1.0 Hr.
D. T/T Accident Reconstruction Basics 1.0 Hr.
6. Laboratory Testing Examples 1.0 Hr.
II. FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN HOURS
1. Scene Documentation (General) 1.0 Hr.
B. Diagrams 1.0 Hr.
C. Photos 1.0 Hr.
D. "Reconstruction" 1.0 Hr.
2. NFPA 921 1.0 Hr.
B. NFPA Applications 1.0 Hr.
3. Basic Scene Investigation 1.0 Hr.
4. Laboratory Testing 1.0 Hr.
B. Principles 1.0 Hr.
C. Methods 1.0 Hr.
5. Electrical Causes 1.0 Hr.
6. Arson Red Flags 1.0 Hr.
7. Explosions 1.0 Hr.
8. Boat/Ship Fire/Explosions 1.0 Hr.
9. Automobile Fires 1.0 Hr.
10. Heavy Equipment Fires 1.0 Hr.
III PRODUCT LIABILITY 1.0 Hr.
3. Product Defect Vs. Unreasonable Dangerous 1.0 Hr.
4. Product Recalls 1.0 Hr.
IV SAFETY, INDUSTRIAL, PRODUCT 1.0 Hr.
1. System Safety (Product) 1.0 Hr.
2. Product Testing 1.0 Hr.
V OIL INDUSTRY 1.0 Hr.
3. Land Drilling Operations 1.0 Hr.
4. Operational Responsibilities 1.0 Hr.
5. Oil Field Accidents 1.0 Hr.
VI STRUCTURAL 1.0 Hr.
3. Basic Residential Construction (General) 1.0 Hr. & 4.0 Hrs.
B. Foundations 1.0 Hr.
C. Framing 1.0 Hr.
D. Roof 1.0 Hr.
E. Finish 1.0 Hr.
F. Appliance/Electrical 1.0 Hr.
G. HVAC 1.0 Hr.
4. Foundation 1.0 Hr.
B. Soil Mechanics 1.0 Hr.
C. Concrete Slabs 1.0 Hr.
D. Pier & Beam 1.0 Hr.
E. Surface Runoff & Drainage 1.0 Hr.
F. Plumbing Leaks 1.0 Hr.
5. Roofs Commercial & Residential (General) 1.0 Hr.
B. Flat 1.0 Hr.
C. Low Sloped 1.0 Hr.
D. Pitched 1.0 Hr.
E. Framing 1.0 Hr.
F. Trusses 1.0 Hr.
G. Membrane 1.0 Hr.
H. Decking 1.0 Hr.
I. Drainage 1.0 Hr.
J. Shingles (Wood, Asphalt, & Tile) 1.0 Hr.
K. Gravel 1.0 Hr.
L. Rubber 1.0 Hr.
M. Metal 1.0 Hr.
6. Weather Exposure/Storm Damage 1.0 Hr.
B. Tornado 1.0 Hr.
C. Wind 1.0 Hr.
D. Hail 1.0 Hr.
E. Lightning 1.0 Hr.
F. Rot/Termites 1.0 Hr.
7. Building Code 1.0 Hr.
B. Size 1.0 Hr.
C. Nailing Schedule 1.0 Hr.
D. Specifications 1.0 Hr.
E. Loading 1.0 Hr.
F. Weather (Wind, Rain, & Earthquakes) 1.0 Hr.
VI OTHER 1.0 Hr.
1 Sick Building Syndrome 1.0 Hr.
2 Carbon Monoxide 1.0 Hr.
3 Daubert 1.0 Hr.
4 Subrogation 1.0 Hr.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
OFFERED BY
BELFOR USA
What’s the Hold Up? Problems starting
Repairs					1 Hr.
This class provides insight about the most common hazardous
conditions involved in property losses. How codes and ordinances
affect job progress and cost. Participants is this course will be
able to understand and coordinate efficient temporary repairs and
clean up allowing actual repairs to begin promptly.
Building Loss Scenario and Workshop 1 Hr.
In workshop fashion, a loss scenario will be introduced with various
ways to address the critical issues that arise with in the first 48
hours of a loss. Discussion of the various loss investigation
activities and how they apply to the specific loss scenario given in
the workshop will be addressed.
The Basics of Commercial Roofing 1 Hr.
In this class the instructor will discuss various roof types and
their installation methods. The participants will have an
understanding of different types of damage and their effects on the
varied roof types. There will be an overview of the advantages and
disadvantages of various loss determination methods and discussion of
which repair methods should or should not be used in a given
situation. Current pricing techniques will also be discussed.
Fire and Water Damage: What’s Involved 1 Hr.
Participants of this course will leave with a better understanding of
a variety of fire and water damage to structures. Be able to assemble
an itemized scope of work and be able to determine the most effective
form of recovery for a loss (replacement or repair). They will be
able to better identify job start-up problems.
Major Building Losses: Organizing the Chaos 3 Hrs.
This class will introduce the critical issues that occur with in the
first 48 hours of a major loss. There will be a general discussion to
help gain understanding of plans and specifications. Different
estimation approaches and factors that effect job cost will be
discussed as well as the various types of repair contracts available
in the industry.
Mold Discussion and Mold Remediation in Buildings 1 or 3 hrs.
Listen to a basic overview of the science of mold. Examine the life
cycle of mold, including what they need to thrive. Learn which types
of mold threaten health, how these mold propagate, and how, through
proper mitigation efforts, the extent of mold growth can be
minimized. What options exist to remediate the problem and what will
these cost? Get an overview of current guidelines and what they mean.
Learn about the set up of a mold project and the cleaning,
remediation, and drying protocol with an eye towards health and safety.
Application of Drying Principles in Mitigating a Water Damage Loss 1
or 3 Hrs.
This course is designed to educate participants about the process of
mitigating property losses after water damage has occurred. They will
learn what moisture removal methods are available, the difference
between cooling and desiccant dehumidifiers. How to identify and
quantify the moist material. Replacement vs. drying and the
estimating process.
Document Restoration 1.5 Hr.
This class will introduce the critical issues that occur with in the
first 24 hours of a loss. There will be a general discussion of the
steps of damage mitigation and facility and document assessment.
Participants will have a better understanding of how the environment
is stabilized, how the best recovery method is chosen and what
recovery vendors need to know to better assist their clients.
Disaster Planning. 1 Hr.
This program is designed to advise administrative officers of the
steps that should be taken immediately after a disaster. The program
presumes that a “Disaster Recovery Plan” has not been
developed and helps the staff avoid some of the problems that will
expand the time needed to recover. This program covers some of the
fundamental information necessary to develop and effective recovery plan.
Pre Loss Preparation for Facility Managers 1 Hr.
Designed for Facility Managers to limit loss severity to both
structure and contents. Participants will learn the team approach to
water and fire damage as well as life safety issues. This class will
provide suggested materials and methods to greatly reduce damage to
facilities and the need for outside assistance. The class will also
provide guidelines for assessing the need for outside vendors.
Compu-Weather -
It was a Dark and Stormy Night&ldots;.or was it?
An Inside Look at Forensic Weather Investigation
Over the 30 plus years that Compu-Weather has been performing
forensic weather analysis, we have seen many cases mishandled due to improper or incomplete
forensic weather investigation or documentation. A thorough and
complete investigation will often reveal hidden opportunities.
Was the case or claim properly documented during the initial
investigation? Were the proper sites chosen and the correct records
obtained? Was the storm truly “an act of God”, or was the
event well within the range of what could be reasonably expected to
occur? Oftentimes it is assumed that a particular storm was an
“unusual event,” when in fact it could be well within
“normal conditions”.
Many of the investigations that we have performed over the years have
discovered that the weather conditions at the site of the loss were
significantly different from those that took place at the closest
official reporting site. There are, in fact, many different ways of
pinpointing weather conditions far more precisely for losses that do
not occur right at an airport. The experienced forensic weather
expert utilizes a great deal more data than just airport
observations. There are other types and sources of observations such
as doppler radar, satellite photos and various textual sources of
weather reports. Utilizing the full variety and detail of data
available today, the expert can prepare a study that reconstructs
weather conditions leading up to the loss, pinpointing exactly what
was taking place at the time and location of loss as well as any
weather damage that occurred after the loss.
Our presentation will highlight the various types of weather, sources
of data, lesser known issues of weather documentation, and how to
determine whether there are issues or inconsistencies in a
weather-related claim. Learn what it takes to pinpoint the exact
weather conditions at the point of loss. The session will conclude
with an interactive discussion of actual cases and a question and
answer period.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please do not hesitate
to contact me directly at 845-226-8300, extension 1605 for any
further information.
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