Motor Vehicle Death & Serious Bodily Injury Investigations

Private investigators are often hired to determine what happened in a serious accident, such as one resulting in fatalities. Gain essential skills to investigate fatal and serious-injury collisions. This foundational course teaches private investigators how to analyze crash scenes, interpret injuries, and uncover forensic clues to build a strong case.

1.5 CE HR(S)

Accepted for CE in: AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MO, MN, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX

Presented By:

Dean Beers

$49.00

SKU: 97018 Categories: Alabama, Default, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

About this Course

Course Description:

When a crash causes death or serious injury, investigators must answer tough questions: What happened and why?

This course prepares private investigators to analyze fatal and catastrophic collisions. Learn to assess injuries, impact zones, and post-crash details. Discover how forensic clues prove or disprove causation and liability, from deceleration and ejection injuries to vehicle damage and occupant dynamics.

Course Objectives

Explain why it is important to investigate motor vehicle collisions
Identify evidence & injuries of unrestrained & restrained occupants
Understand related forensic investigative techniques
Comprehend the concepts of motor vehicle investigation cases & scenarios

Course Outline

Introduction
Why investigate motor vehicle collisions?
What will investigation tell us?

Evidence & Injuries of Unrestrained & Restrained Occupants
Deceleration Injuries
Injuries and Loss of Occupiable Space
Ejection Injuries
Penetrating Injuries
Post-Crash Factors
Vehicular Related Causes of Death

Related Forensic Investigative Techniques
Scene Analysis
Vehicle Examination
Examination of Victim(s)

Motor Vehicle Investigation Cases & Scenarios
Review multiple cases
Learn how evidence and information in one case can change the course and outcome of the investigations.

Quiz/Assessment

1.5 CE HR(S)

Accepted for CE Credit in:

AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MO, MN, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX

GA Training Instructor License No: CLTR001024
MN Board Course Approval No.: CPD-468
MO Board Course Approval No.: 00134
NC PPSB Course Approval No.: PPSB-22-033
OK CLEET Course Catalog No.: PS24-0118
TN Course Approval No.: 2601.12
TX PI CE School License No: Y00170

North Carolina disclaimer: A maximum of 6 CE hours may be obtained from online, asynchronous courses per renewal period.

Oklahoma required disclaimer: This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 1.5 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Course Format: This on-demand course is delivered online through our e-learning platform. You can log in and complete it at your own pace—no scheduled login times required. Our system tracks your progress and time spent, so active participation is required. Questions about the content can be sent to our team via email.

Key features of this course include:

1.5 hours of on-demand video lecture with practical and engaging content
15 question quiz/assessment (unlimited attempts)
Downloadable Handouts (slides)
Certificate of Completion
Online access for 6 months from date of purchase

Beginner Level: Whether you’re new to the subject or seeking a clear, structured refresher, this foundational course provides step-by-step guidance to build your core skills and boost your confidence from day one.

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TX CE School License No.: Y00170

GA Classroom Instructor License No.: CLTR001024