Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Crash Course for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 59 minutes
Christine Hummel
Robert Kezelis
Noah Relles
Kristofer Clark
With Christine Hummel from Hummel Consultation Services + 3 others
Recorded August 13, 2025
Product ID 100633

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Overview

From the Initial Meeting and Investigation to Trial Preparation

Auto injury cases are the bread and butter of personal injury practice. As a personal injury paralegal, you will need to know these cases inside and out. This "crash course" will give you the investigation, litigation, and communication skills you need to effectively assist your attorney. From case inception to trial, get practical insights that will help you steer auto injury cases toward a successful resolution. Register today!

  • Know exactly what you should be looking for in medical and other records.
  • Keep case files organized so details and documents don't get lost in the clutter.
  • Learn best practices for communicating with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors, and more.
  • Determine what should (and what should not) go into the demand package.
  • Discover ways you can help with reducing medical bills and liens.
  • Ensure your pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and briefs pass your attorney's scrutiny.
  • Take pressure off your attorney and be an indispensable asset during trial preparation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Client Interview Tips and Case Management Hacks
  2. Medical and Other Records: Obtaining, Reviewing, and Summarizing
  3. Preparing for and Helping Your Attorney Win at Trial
  4. Paralegal Ethics - Rules You Never Want to Break
  5. Settlement Demands, Liens, and Subrogation
  6. Communicating with Medical Providers, Insurance Companies, and More
  7. Pleadings, Discovery, Motions, and Briefs: Practical Pointers and Samples

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Product ID 100633

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Client Interview Tips and Case Management Hacks

    1. Interviewing Potential Auto Injury Clients
    2. Asking Difficult Questions and Detecting Lies
    3. Investigating Parties and Witnesses
    4. Coordinating and Monitoring Treatment
    5. Go-to Resources for Researching Legal and Medical Issues
    6. Organizing Personal Injury Files
    7. Calculating and Managing Deadlines

  2. Medical and Other Records: Obtaining, Reviewing, and Summarizing

    1. Ultimate Documents and Information Checklist
    2. Medical Records, Reports, and Examinations
    3. Damages Documentation: Medical Bills, Lost Wages, etc.
    4. Accident/Police Reports and Reports of Accident Reconstruction
    5. Witness Information and Statements
    6. Insurance and Claim Information
    7. Employment, School, Military Records
    8. Expert Reports
    9. Social Media, Smartphone, Text, and Other ESI
    10. Company Records (Truck and Other Accidents)

  3. Preparing for and Helping Your Attorney Win at Trial

    1. Trial Preparation Checklist
    2. Organizing Exhibits and Supporting Documents
    3. Trial Notebooks
    4. Coordinating Trial Set-Up and Logistics
    5. Notetaking During Voir Dire
    6. Managing Witnesses and Exhibits During Trial
    7. Marking and Admitting Exhibits

  4. Paralegal Ethics - Rules You Never Want to Break

    1. Unauthorized Practice of Law
    2. Competence
    3. Integrity
    4. Client Confidentiality and Privilege
    5. Conflicts of Interest

  5. Settlement Demands, Liens, and Subrogation

    1. Creating Damages Charts
    2. Preparing Demand Packages for Settlement
    3. Assisting with Settlement
    4. Know Your Lien Holders
    5. Investigating Liens and Verifying Balances
    6. Assisting with Medical Bill and Lien Reductions
    7. Settlement Language, Releases, and Lien Resolution Documentation

  6. Communicating with Medical Providers, Insurance Companies, and More

    1. Ongoing Communication with Clients
    2. Coordinating With Auto Insurance Adjusters
    3. Corresponding with Hospitals and Doctors
    4. Contacting Lien Holders
    5. Working with Experts and Lay Witnesses
    6. Serving as Liaison Between Opposing Counsel and Supervising Attorney

  7. Pleadings, Discovery, Motions, and Briefs: Practical Pointers and Samples

    1. Preparing Auto Injury Pleadings
    2. Drafting and Answering Discovery in Auto Injury Cases
    3. Subpoenas (Insurance or Financial Documents, Medical Records, Phone Records, etc.)
    4. Deposition Summaries
    5. Motions in Auto Injury Litigation
    6. Writing Memos and Briefs

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course provides practical insights on handling auto injury cases. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Christine Hummel
Christine
Hummel
Hummel Consultation Services
Robert A Kezelis
Robert
Kezelis
Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis
Noah Relles
Noah
Relles
Kasieta Legal Group, LLC
Kristofer Clark
Kristofer
Clark
de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
Speaker bio
Christine Hummel

Christine Hummel

Hummel Consultation Services
Christine Hummel

is the president and founder of Hummel Consultation Services, a national legal consultation practice specializing in the application of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to workers' compensation, liability and no-fault cases. She is an active attorney with licensure in the state of Colorado. With more than 19 years of experience in Medicare compliance, Ms. Hummel is a published author and popular speaker on a wide array of topics related to Medicare compliance. She is a member of the American Bar Association (Health Law Section) and Colorado Bar Association. Ms. Hummel's legal experience work includes Medicaid, probate and elder law. She donates a significant amount of time volunteering with the Federal Park Service, giving presentations on the roles of women during the American War of Independence. Ms. Hummel earned her B.S. degree from the University of Southern California and her J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law.

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Robert A Kezelis

Robert Kezelis

Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis
Robert Kezelis

is a sole practitioner in Palos Heights, Illinois, where he practices in the areas of civil litigation, family law and complex litigation. He is a former adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School. In 1991, Mr. Kezelis was the first American professor invited to teach in Lithuania after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He has spoken for various professional groups on topics related to his areas of practice. Mr. Kezelis earned his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Chicago (member, Professional Responsibility, Civil Practice and Judicial Evaluation committees), Illinois State and Lithuanian American (former president) bar associations, as well as the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

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Noah Relles

Noah Relles

Kasieta Legal Group, LLC
Noah Relles

is an attorney at Kasieta Legal Group, LLC, where he practices in civil litigation and personal Injury. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin and his J.D. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.

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Kristofer Clark

Kristofer Clark

de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
Kristofer Clark

is an attorney with de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP. His practice is centered around representing defendants in personal injury cases. Mr. Clark earned his B.S. degree from University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of The Florida Bar and Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Clark is admitted to practice in all Florida State courts.

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