Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients Training Class

Course ID: 9522

Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients Training Seminar

Get the Absolute Best Settlement for Your Client - Every Time

What can I expect the settlement amount to be? When personal injury clients ask this question, it's difficult to answer - so many unexpected issues can arise during the settlement process that prevent you from achieving closure. But the more you know about the process, the sooner you can close a personal injury case for the amount your client expects.

That's why this seminar is so timely. Address every possible issue that can arise in the personal injury settlement process and how to turn it to your advantage to obtain the best possible settlement for your client. Overcome common hurdles when handling subrogated interests, reimbursements and liens that can bring the process to a halt. Effectively negotiate liens that arise from medical providers and Medicare to save clients potentially thousands of dollars. Be prepared to win in disputes related to collecting your share of your fees. Draft airtight settlement letters and packages that don't cause problems later. Whether you're a defense or plaintiff attorney, you'll walk away with skills you can apply immediately to speed up the settlement process and obtain the best outcome for your client.

Recognize when releases and hold harmless agreements are useful.
Evaluate liability and damages, so you can calculate damages fairly.
Understand how fee agreements work and draft better documents.
Perfect your lien/privilege/subrogation claim by knowing the differences between the three.
Understand the role of insurance company in subrogation claims.
Learn when a set-aside trust is required.


	Agenda
	KNOW WHERE TO START Andrew C. Boxer and Robert B. Luce, 9:00 - 10:30 The First Step: Know the Types of Settlements The Timeline for Settlement Explained The Court's Role in the Settlement Process Keys to Successful Alternative Dispute Resolution Proven Methods for Evaluating Liability and Damages What Needs to Be in Writing - What Doesn't? Problems to Expect When Obtaining the Client's Consent Building Client Trust WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH SUBROGATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS, LIENS AND PRIVILEGES Susan J. Flynn, Thomas C. Nuovo and Joshua L. Simonds, 10:45 - 12:00 When Releases and Hold Harmless Agreements Are Useful Handle Payments to Physicians, Hospitals, Physical Therapists and Medical Insurers What You Must Understand About Workers' Compensation The Role of Insurance Company in Subrogation Claims UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF MEDICARE AND ERISA Andrew C. Boxer, 1:00 - 2:00 When Lien is Effective Who to Contact - Insider's Tips How to Negotiate Successfully Your Responsibility as Attorney Impact on Subrogation and Reimbursement CONSIDER KEY ISSUES THAT ARISE DURING THE SETTLEMENT PROCESS Susan J. Flynn and Thomas C. Nuovo, 2:00 - 3:00 Sort Through the Tax Consequences of Settlements Spouses of Clients - Community or Separate Property? Exercise Your Right to Claim a Lien How-to's for Preserving Claims Against Other Parties The Requirements When Filing a Minor's Compromise Ways to Collect Your Fees from Third Party Claimants SETTLE PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS WITH ETHICAL INTEGRITY Joshua L. Simonds, 3:15 - 3:45 Rules of Professional Conduct and How They Apply How to Confront Conflicts of Interest As Soon As They Arise The Ethics of Fee-Splitting Arrangements When Can You Withhold Amounts Due to Third Party Persons Without Lien Rights? Fulfill Your Duty To Negotiate Liens and Privileges on Behalf of the Client What Could Happen If Those with Claims on the Settlement Are Not Paid PLAN YOUR STRATEGY FOR EFFECTIVE SETTLEMENT DRAFTING Susan J. Flynn and Robert B. Luce, 3:45 - 4:30 Situations When You Can Settle the Case Without the Client's Consent Understand How Fee Agreements Work Tips for Writing Letters to Insurers/Claimants How to Draft Airtight Settlement Letters and Packages Obtain and Document Client Consent to Settlement


	Audience
	This intermediate level seminar is designed for plaintiff attorneys, defense attorneys, paralegals, insurance company counsel and claims administrators who want to enhance their ability to settle personal injury cases.