Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims Training Class

Course ID: 9526

Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims Training Seminar

Prevent Accidents from Devastating the Lives of Clients

As uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) claims become increasingly more common, changing laws are redefining and complicating your responsibility as an attorney or insurance professional. That's why it is vital you are armed with a thorough understanding of the latest laws and the most practical case management strategies - so you can settle or mediate even the most complex claim effectively.

This intense, basic-to-intermediate level seminar covers everything you need to know to prevent accidents from devastating the lives of clients. Advise knowledgeably on important coverage and legislative issues that impact your client's case. Confidently use the best approaches to alternative dispute resolution and discuss winning trial techniques. Advocate your client's position using a wealth of information that will prepare you to meet the demands of every claim from start to finish and give you a strategic edge over your opponent.

Answer your clients' most pressing questions about offsets and reimbursements.
Make bad faith a non-issue with our solid ethical guidelines.
Never be caught off-guard when handling subrogation issues - we'll show you what to do.
Guard against malpractice using veteran litigator strategies.
Improve your success as a prosecutor with proven discovery tools.
Facing a conflict of interest with another state? Here's what to do.
Execute a defense strategy that puts you and your client in the most advantageous position.


	Agenda
	UNDERSTAND WHAT THE INSURER IS - AND ISN'T - RESPONSIBLE FOR Nikki E. Cannezzaro, 9:00-10:00 Examine the Details of Offering/Purchasing Coverage, Waiving Coverage and Selecting Limits Determine the Nature and Extent of UM and UIM Coverages Measure the Impact of Step-Down Provisions Stacking of Coverages and Excess Liability: What You Must Know Interpret Exclusions and Limitations on Coverage How to Proceed With Injury Claims Due to Vehicle Operation, Maintenance or Use Answer Questions Related to Offsets and Reimbursements Does the Insurer Have Subrogation Rights to UM Benefits? How the Statute of Limitations Applies STAY ON TOP OF RECENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS AND SPECIAL ISSUES Todd C. Barrett, 10:15-11:10 An Up-to-the-Minute Review of Recent Laws and Court Cases What Current Trends Mean to You The Latest on Handling Claims Involving Multiple Tortfeasors When Conflicts of Law with Other States Occur - Your Changing Role New Information on Dealing With Comparative Negligence Issues Multiple Policies? Know Who Pays AVOID ETHICAL POTHOLES Todd C. Barrett, 11:10-12:00 Stay Clear of Potential Conflicts of Interest How the Pros Guard Against Malpractice Know Who's Entitled to Independent Counsel How to Select Independent Counsel TAKE THE LEAD IN SETTLEMENT AND MEDIATION Michael Mohlman, 1:00-2:00 Avoid Surprises When Faced With Subrogation Issues Eliminate the Threat of Bad Faith Claims Write Demand Letters That Get Results Steps You Must Take Prior to a Demand for Arbitration Settle More Claims Outside of Court Tips for the Arbitration and Mediation of Coverage Disputes PROSECUTE UM/UIM CLAIMS WITH CONFIDENCE Michael Mohlman, 2:15-3:15 Adopt Discovery Tools and Techniques That Work Draft Pleadings That Get the Job Done: Sample Document Review Choosing Experts and Evidence: Do Your Homework A Prosecutor's Blueprint for a Successful Trial Pack Power Into Opening Statements and Closing Arguments Gain Specific, Ready-to-Use Jury Instructions DEFEND UM/UIM CASES - AND WIN Nikki E. Cannezzaro, 3:15-4:30 Discovery Strategies That Pave the Way to Success How-to's for Responding to and Drafting Pleadings Techniques for Evaluating Experts and Evidence Execute a Winning Trial Strategy


	Audience
	This basic-to-intermediate level seminar will provide attorneys, especially those involved in the areas of insurance, personal injury and litigation, with the legal and practical advice they need to successfully settle UM and UIM claims.