How to Successfully Resolve Automobile Injury Cases Training Class

Course ID: 9443

How to Successfully Resolve Automobile Injury Cases Training Seminar

Get the Results Your Clients Deserve!

Automobile accidents are extremely stressful - in addition to the resulting property damage, the people involved are often seriously injured. Your clients are looking to you for guidance in determining the full extent of their damages, navigating the insurance system, and obtaining a verdict or settlement that will compensate them for their losses. Are you prepared to do the best job possible so that your clients will feel vindicated?

This program will walk you through the entire process of trying an automobile injury case, including assessment of the plaintiff's damages, alternative methods of resolution such as mediation and ADR, and trial techniques including pretrial motions, expert witness testimony, and how to effectively demonstrate the extent of your client's injuries to a jury.

Use these strategies to successfully take your case from initial consultation and planning through the trial phase.

Determine the damages to your client and third parties, including medical expenses, wage loss, and economic and non-economic damages.
Understand the insurance issues involved, such as personal injury protection, uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits, and subrogation.
Use discovery techniques and pretrial motions effectively when you are defending the driver who was at fault.
Learn how to prepare your witnesses, and know when you should try the case to a jury or the court.
Draft airtight settlement documents that will protect your client's interests.
Be prepared to use post-trial motions or appeals, when necessary.


	Agenda
	INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PLAINTIFF Kevin B. Burgess, 9:00 - 10:15 Initial Interview and Case Assessment Thorough Case Investigation Techniques Being Prepared for Liability Issues Your Complete Guide to Damages Assessing Property Damages Benefits of Personal Injury Protection Medical Expenses Replacement Service Wage Loss Determining Third-Party Damages Threshold Issues Excess Economic Damages Noneconomic Damages Handling Subrogation Being Prepared for Anything: Tackling Special Issues Stacking Coverage Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage Considerations Where Alcohol/Drugs Are Involved Considerations Where the Roadway and/or Signing Are Contributing Factors Considerations Where the Plaintiff Is Eligible for Workers' Compensation or Other Collateral Source Payments DEFENSE PLANNING FOR THE AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT CASE Scott H. Kaminski, 10:30 - 12:00 Thorough Case Investigation Making Defense and Other Pleadings Work for Your Case Building a Strong Foundation With Winning Discovery Techniques How to Write Pretrial Motions That Make An Impact Your Options During Offer of Judgment Defending the Impaired Driver FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT METHODS AND PROPOSALS Scott H. Kaminski, 1:00 - 2:30 Alternative Dispute Resolutions/Mediation Taking the Mystery Out of Structured Settlements Handling Lien Considerations Judicially Supervised Settlements Creating Airtight Settlement Documents The Main Differences in Minors Settlements ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Stephen C. Littlepage, 2:45 - 3:35 Following the Rules of Professional Conduct Conflict Resolutions for the Plaintiff's Attorney The Tripartite Relationship Among Insured, Insurer and Defense Counsel Dealing With Reservation of Rights Fairly Handling the "Excess Claim" WINNING TRIAL TECHNIQUES Stephen C. Littlepage and Scott H. Kaminski, 3:35 - 4:30 Jury or Non-Jury - Plaintiff and Defense Considerations Motions in Limine Shoring Up Your Case With Expert Witness Testimony Pro Techniques for Witness Preparation Persuasive Presentation of Evidence Effectively Demonstrating the Impact of Injuries Comprehensive Post-Trial Follow Up Preparing for the Next Step: Motions and Appeals


	Audience
	Plaintiff and defense attorneys, paralegals, insurance professionals, and others involved in resolving their clients' automobile injury cases should plan to attend this basic-to-intermediate level seminar.