(Private) Blunt Force Trauma: Just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there for 5th District Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
This is a 60 minute presentation that reviews several different types of internal injuries that result from blunt force.
This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the injuries that can result from Blunt Force Trauma, also known as non-penetrating trauma. This presentation also covers other related injuries such as internal bleeding and bruising. The purpose of this presentation is to assist attorneys and investigators with a basic understanding of Blunt Force Trauma and it’s sequalae. Sample cases of Blunt Force Trauma will be discussed throughout the
presentation.
Highlights/Agenda
- Basic definitions related to Blunt Force Trauma
- Mechanisms of Injury
- Head to toe review of internal blunt injuries
- Diagnosis
- How to apply this to your practice
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the attendee will:
- Be familiar with the mechanisms of injury associated with Blunt Force Trauma
- Have a better understanding of the types of injuries seen with Blunt Force Trauma
- Be able to apply knowledge regarding blunt force trauma to their area of practice.
Speaker
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Tara GodoyBSN RN CFNTara Godoy is a Certified Forensic Nurse and has been working with Criminal and Civil Attorneys for over 10 years. She has a BS in Nursing from the University of Southern California and currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through consulting and testimony she has assisted both the prosecution and the defense in obtaining an honest and fair resolution in hundreds of criminal cases. Along with her nursing staff and physician contractors, Godoy Medical Forensics has consulted on over 1500 cases nationwide and has worked at both the federal and state levels. Tara has been asked to present for national organizations such as the NACDL and the NDIA at their Forensics conferences in Las Vegas. Tara’s main areas of expertise are Strangulation and Blunt Force Trauma, but testimony is also offered on other cases where traumatic injuries occur or medical record analysis is needed.
