Litigating the Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claim Training Class

Course ID: 18265

Litigating the Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claim Training Seminar

Gain Practical Tips for Handing Your Next UM/UIM Case

Have you spent your last few Friday nights buried underneath insurance policies and UM/UIM case law? Our experienced faculty can bring you some relief. They will share with you their best practices in dealing with issues unique to UM/UIM litigation. Further enhance your side of the case and obtain insight into the mind and, better yet, strategy of your opponent. Don't miss this opportunity to hone your skills in this complex area of insurance law! Register Today!

Provide up-to-the-minute advice: know how current rulings impact the UM/UIM cases you're working on.
Identify the winners and avoid the losers: use case assessment techniques to save time and money.
Simplify the process and avoid missing steps with our sample forms and checklists.
Don't jeopardize your cases: make sure you're protecting yourself from conflicts of interest.
Learn how to decipher the interplay between the statutes and the policy to understand the implication for your case.
Answer your client's most pressing questions about offsets and reimbursements.
Avoid bad faith claims by following our proactive ethical guidelines.
Gain practical tips and sample forms to master your motion practice both before and during trial.
Flush out the pros and cons of using non-mandatory arbitration.
Learn how to introduce evidence without baffling the jury.
Apply best practices of seasoned litigators in the courtroom.


	Agenda
	EVALUATING THE CASE William C. Hopkins II, 9:00 - 9:30 Initial Considerations for the Plaintiff Initial Considerations for the Defense Client Interview Pointers Recognizing an Auto Defect Case KEY ELEMENTS OF UM/UIM COVERAGE William C. Hopkins II, 9:30 - 10:00 Understanding the Statutes Case Law and Legislative Update Policy Coverage Considerations Policy Exclusions and Limitations Hit and Run Coverage Policy Arbitration Requirements Stacking Coverage and Who Pays? PRE-LITIGATION ACTIVITY Clay Crawford, 10:00 - 10:45 Choice of Venue Discovery Locating and Preparing Experts Establishing Damages After Litigation ARBITRATION, MEDIATION AND SETTLEMENT Michael J. Mohlman, 11:00 - 12:00 Motion to Compel Arbitration Mandatory or Voluntary Arbitration How the Adjuster's Settlement Authority is Restricted Arbitration Pros and Cons Proactive Steps to Avoid Bad Faith Claims Scope of Review REDUCTIONS AND OFFSETS Todd C. Barrett, 12:00 - 12:30 Collateral Source Direct Indemnity for Medical Expense and for Basic Reparations Benefits Damages Paid by or on Behalf of Party Responsible for the Injury Damages Paid Under the Policy in Settlement of a Liability Claim Damages Paid Under Disability Benefit Law Workers' Compensation SUBROGATION AND LIENS Michael J. Mohlman, 1:30 - 2:15 Legal Elements of a Subrogation Claim Typical Documentation Necessary Subrogation of PIP ERISA Medicaid Medicare Bankruptcy ETHICAL TRAPS TO AVOID Clay Crawford, 2:15 - 3:15 Who is the Client? Multiple Representation Fee Agreements and Retention Guarding Against Malpractice TRIAL: BEYOND THE BASICS Clay Crawford and Michael J. Mohlman, 3:30 - 4:30 Jury and Non-Jury Venue Proving and Disputing Damages Introducing Evidence Utilizing Forensic Science Accident Reconstruction Demonstrating Injury Impact Direct and Cross-Examination Effective Opening and Closing Statements Motions Practice During Trial Anticipating an Appeal: Framing Issues for Appeal