OTA Institute: Accident Investigation Training

Description

The OTA is hosting an Accident Investigation Training on Wednesday, April 16, at the Medallion Club in Westerville. Led by Dan Katt of Rumpke Waste & Recycling, this full-day training will teach participants how to properly investigate and document vehicular accidents.

Topics include collecting, preserving, and evaluating physical evidence. A “hands-on” mock crash in the parking lot will allow participants to practice scene measurements, create field sketches, and photograph the scene to document its condition accurately. Additional areas of focus include post-accident drug/alcohol testing, crash reconstruction, legal considerations such as attorney/client privilege, and preparation for litigation. Participants will also learn report writing, effective interviewing techniques, and how to record witness statements.

Additionally, the class will feature insights from three subject matter experts: one covering FMCSA regulations and post-accident drug/alcohol testing, another focusing on crash investigations, truck maintenance records, brake issues, and preventing Nuclear Verdicts, and an attorney discussing retainer agreements, attorney/client privilege, and preparing drivers for depositions.

Attendees will receive a printed manual and accident investigation checklist, along with breakfast and lunch. Registration is $319 for OTA members and $469 for non-members.

Location:
The Medallion Club
5000 Club Drive
Westerville, OH 43082

Schedule: 
8:00AM          Session Begins
12:00PM        Lunch
5:00PM          Session Concludes 

About the Trainer:

Dan Katt, a lifelong resident of Cincinnati, holds a BA and MA from Cincinnati Christian University. He served as a Police Officer for 27 years, retiring in 2002 with the rank of Police Specialist (Detective). During his tenure, Dan spent 10 years patrolling interstates with the Traffic Bureau, investigating serious and fatal accidents, and teaching traffic-related courses at the Cincinnati Police Academy and Great Oaks Police Academy. He also completed advanced crash investigation and reconstruction training at Northwestern University Traffic Institute and the University of North Florida’s IPTM.

As Corporate Loss Control Manager for Rumpke Waste & Recycling, Dan oversees plaintiff litigation, serious vehicular accident investigations, corporate safety, security, training, and fostering relationships with local law enforcement and the community. Over the past 18 years, he has taught an 8-hour accident investigation class more than 50 times.

Dan has been a charter member of the Cincinnati PD Peer Support Group and the Recruit Mentor Group since their founding in 1990. He now serves on the revised Critical Incident Stress Management team, one of only two retired members contributing to its efforts.

Nearby Hotel Options:

Renaissance Columbus Westerville – Polaris
409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-6800

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
2700 Corporate Exchange Dr., Westerville, OH 43231
(614) 890-8600

Drury Inn and Suites Columbus Polaris
8805 Orion Place, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 854-0216

Refund Policy:
Our refund policy is as follows:

• You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel more than 10 days before the training.
• You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel more than 3 days before the training.
• You will receive no refund if you cancel less than 3 days before the training.
• No shows are responsible for 100% of the registration fees.