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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 Pending 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 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 Pending 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
James O
Matthew Focht
Franklin Buchanan
John Samberg
With James V. O'Brien from Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C. + 3 others

Thu, Feb 18, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102998

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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. Communicating with Medical Providers, Insurance Companies, and More
  4. Preparing for and Helping Your Attorney Win at Trial
  5. Settlement Demands, Liens, and Subrogation
  6. Pleadings, Discovery, Motions, and Briefs: Practical Pointers and Samples
  7. Paralegal Ethics - Rules You Never Want to Break

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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 Pending 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 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 Pending 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Live Webinar Registration

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - NALA - 6: This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of paralegal CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Live - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 6: This course has been submitted to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Approval Pending. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general and 1.0 ethics (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies 6.0 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Pending.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 6 Total Credits

Live - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

OnDemand Video

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

OnDemand - NALA - 6: This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.

Video Download - NALA - 6: This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 6: This course has been submitted to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Approval Pending. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies 6.0 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Pending.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies 6.0 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Pending.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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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. 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

  4. 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

  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. 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

  7. 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

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

James V O'Brien
James V.
O'Brien
Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C.
Matthew J Focht
Matthew J.
Focht
Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC
Franklin E Buchanan III
Franklin E.
Buchanan, III
Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C.
John M Samberg
John M.
Samberg
Samberg Law
Speaker bio
James V O'Brien

James V. O'Brien

Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C.
James O'Brien

is a member of Buchanan, Williams & O'Brien, P.C. His legal career has been centered on commercial litigation and on certain areas of personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice and Jones Act/FELA. Mr. O'Brien is a Certified Public Accountant in Missouri, and has an LL.M. degree in Taxation from Washington University School of Law. He graduated from Illinois State University with degrees in business administration and English literature and received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Mr. O'Brien admitted in Missouri, Illinois, Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri, Southern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the St. Louis County Bar Association.

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Matthew J Focht

Matthew J. 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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Franklin E Buchanan III

Franklin E. Buchanan, III

Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C.
Franklin Buchanan is an attorney at Buchanan Williams & O’Brien, P.C. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri Southern State University and his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Buchanan was one of the five students selected to participate in TU Law’s traveling trial team. In less than a year of practice, he recovered an excess of $1,000,000.00 for injured clients. Mr. Buchanan is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and is a proud National Trial Lawyers (NTL) Top 40 under 40 member. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
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John M Samberg

John M. Samberg

Samberg Law
John Samberg

is a partner with Samberg Law. In more than 40 years of practice, Mr. Samberg has handled a broad range of matters, including commercial, construction, bankruptcy, real estate, creditors’ rights, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He has litigated in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across the country and has first-chair jury trial experience in banking, residential construction defect, realtor breach of fiduciary duty, personal injury, and wrongful death matters. He has also handled numerous bench trials, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, binding arbitrations, and mediations involving medical malpractice, real estate transactions and boundary disputes, and commercial and residential construction defect claims. Mr. Samberg holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating and is a member of the bars of California, Nevada, and England and Wales (inactive). Based in Reno, he practices in both California and Nevada. Before entering the practice of law, Mr. Samberg was a licensed private investigator, a background and training that have proven invaluable in his litigation and trial practice. Mr. Samberg earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduated, magna cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law. As a Dean’s Scholar, he earned numerous American Jurisprudence Awards and won two national moot court championships. He graduated fourth in his class and was admitted directly into the National Chapter of the Order of Barristers. Mr. Samberg is also a frequent speaker at educational seminars.

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