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Personal Injury Starter Pack for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
OnDemand
3 hours
Matthew Focht
Raymond Grasing
With Matthew J Focht from Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC + 1 other
Recorded October 20, 2025
Product ID 100916

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Overview

A Practical Primer Filled With Dos, Don'ts, and Checklists

Looking to dive into the world of personal injury law? Kickstart your journey here! This course provides essential knowledge and sample forms to help you establish your role and avoid common rookie mistakes. Get the foundational knowledge and tools you need to survive and thrive as a personal injury paralegal - register today!

  • Review best practices for communicating with clients, witnesses, medical providers, and insurance professionals.
  • Use checklists to ensure you round up all the documentation necessary to support the client's claim.
  • Learn from sample documents and get tips for drafting pleadings and motions in personal injury litigation.
  • Understand what's expected of you during trial preparation and find little ways you can impress your attorney.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Communication Do's and Don'ts: From Clients to Insurance Adjusters
  2. Document Collection and Review Checklists
  3. Drafting Pleadings and Motions (With Samples)
  4. Managing Discovery Tasks and Deadlines
  5. Trial Preparation: How You Can Add Value

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Product ID 100916

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Communication Do's and Don'ts: From Clients to Insurance Adjusters

    1. Clients
    2. Medical Providers
    3. Expert Witnesses and Consultants
    4. Insurance Adjusters
    5. Lienholders and Recovery Agents

  2. Document Collection and Review Checklists

    1. Accident Reports and Investigation Documents
    2. Witness Statements and Expert Reports
    3. Medical Records, Bills, and Reports
    4. Insurance Policies and Correspondence
    5. Employment and Income Loss Documentation
    6. Expert Reports and Opinions

  3. Drafting Pleadings and Motions (With Samples)

  4. Managing Discovery Tasks and Deadlines

    1. Initiating Discovery Requests
    2. Responding to Discovery Requests
    3. Document Management and Organization Tips
    4. Assisting With Depositions

  5. Trial Preparation: How You Can Add Value

    1. Preparing Trial Exhibits and Demonstrative Evidence
    2. Drafting Witness and Exhibit Lists
    3. Preparing Trial Notebooks for Reference During Trial Proceedings
    4. Assisting With Trial Logistics and Courtroom Preparation

Who Should Attend

This basic level course will provide attendees with essential guidance for navigating in personal injury cases. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Matthew J Focht
Matthew
Focht
Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC
Raymond R Grasing
Raymond
Grasing
The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates
Speaker bio
Matthew J Focht

Matthew Focht

Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC
Matthew Focht

is an attorney with Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC. He practices in the area of personal injury law in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Focht has deep experience in managing a broad range of high-stakes personal injury matters on behalf of victims and surviving family members, including automobile accidents, slip and falls, professional negligence, wrongful death cases, and a variety of other serious matters caused by avoidable negligence. He earned his B.A. degree from Loyola College in Maryland and his J.D. degree from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

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Speaker bio
Raymond R Grasing

Raymond Grasing

The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates
Raymond Grasing

is an attorney with The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates. He has more than 25 years of trial experience in New York. Mr. Grasing knows how to try a case in a straight forward convincing manner, and how to pare down the facts and issues to their essential parts to help a jury reach the correct decision. His understanding of the law, gained through his trial experience, provides his clients with a distinct competitive advantage, whether or not their case gets to trial. Mr. Grasing practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, construction disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance coverage, collections, subrogation, arson, and fraud cases. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.

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