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Truck Accident Litigation From Start to Finish

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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P. Charles Scholle
Jason Plotkin
Kevin Knight
George Patterson
Anthony Kalka
With P. Charles Scholle from Scholle Law + 4 others

Mon, Oct 26, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102386

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Overview

A Practical Guide to Semi-Truck Injury Cases: From Investigation to Trial

Truck accident cases are bigger in every sense of the word. With unique regulations, higher percentages of catastrophic injuries/fatality and higher stakes, these cases must be handled with care and precision. In this focused legal program, faculty will provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills you need to steer CMV accident cases toward a favorable resolution. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your arsenal and learn how to tackle these intricate and pivotal cases - register today!

  • Walk through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and apply them to establish liability.
  • Get truck accident investigation tips to quickly uncover evidence and gain leverage.
  • Find out how to calculate and negotiate damages in truck accident cases.
  • Learn how to effectively use experts to bolster your case.
  • Gain truck accident trial tactics that will increase your chances of a favorable verdict.
  • Come away with sample forms, deposition questions, and other practical resources and tips.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Applying Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regs to Your Case
  2. Truck Accident Investigation and Discovery Gems
  3. Determining Coverage, Calculating, and Negotiating Damages
  4. Legal Ethics
  5. Using and Deposing Expert Witnesses in Truck Accident Cases
  6. Trying a Trucking Case

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Applying Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regs to Your Case

    1. Key FMCSR You Need to Know
    2. Truck Driver Qualification, Training, Supervision, and Retention
    3. Driving Regulations
    4. Drug Regulations; Use of Cellphones
    5. Fatigue and Hours of Service
    6. Load Securement
    7. Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance
    8. State Trucking Laws and Regulations
    9. Handling Choice of Law Issues

  2. Truck Accident Investigation and Discovery Gems

    1. Preserving Evidence (w/Sample Letters)
    2. Emergency Response Program for Defense Counsel
    3. Accident Site Investigation
    4. Accident Reports and Law Enforcement Records
    5. Gathering Information via Requests, FOIA, the Internet
    6. FMCSA Compliance Records; CSA, SAFER Data, etc.
    7. Company Policies/Procedures, Driver Qualifications, Training, Safety, Monitoring, and Discipline Docs
    8. Hours of Service Documents
    9. Driver Logbooks
    10. Phone Records, GPS, and ECM/Black Box, DriveCam, Other Telematics
    11. Truck Inspection, Maintenance, and Shipping Records
    12. Motor Carrier and Driver Depositions: Questions to Ask

  3. Determining Coverage, Calculating, and Negotiating Damages

    1. Pinning Down Liability (Trucker, Trucking Company, Broker, etc.)
    2. Assessing Insurance Coverage
    3. Medical Records and Bills
    4. Future Medical Expenses, Lost Earnings, and Earning Capacity
    5. Pain and Suffering Damages
    6. Punitive Damages for Regulatory Violations
    7. Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injury Damages
    8. Wrongful Death Damages
    9. Tips for Negotiating Truck Accident Claims
    10. Sample Truck Accident Demand Letter

  4. Legal Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Obligations to Third Parties
    3. Attorneys' Fees
    4. Ethical Issues in Catastrophic Injury or Wrongful Death Cases

  5. Using and Deposing Expert Witnesses in Truck Accident Cases

    1. Who to Retain, When, and Where to Find a Good Expert
    2. Doctors and Damages Experts
    3. CMV Inspectors and Accident Reconstructionists
    4. Truck Safety/Training/Regulation Expert Witness
    5. Load and Cargo Securement Expert Testimony
    6. Human Factors and Conspicuity Experts
    7. Sample Deposition Questions

  6. Trying a Trucking Case

    1. Trial Prep Pointers
    2. Admissibility Issues in Trucking Cases: Handling Motions in Limine and Objections
    3. Voir Dire/Jury Selection
    4. Opening Statements: What Works in Trucking Cases
    5. Truck Accident Evidence/Exhibit Presentation
    6. Direct and Cross-Exam Tips
    7. Sample Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
    8. Top Trial Mistakes Attorneys Make in Trucking Cases

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

P. Charles Scholle
P. Charles
Scholle
Scholle Law
Jason A Plotkin
Jason A.
Plotkin
Pinder Plotkin LLC
Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
George P Patterson
George P.
Patterson
Patterson Law, LLC
Anthony C Kalka
Anthony C.
Kalka
The Kalka Law Group
Speaker bio
P. Charles Scholle

P. Charles Scholle

Scholle Law
P. Charles Scholle

is a partner with Scholle Law in Duluth, Georgia, where his practice is concentrated in the areas of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, premises liability, vehicular accidents, and products liability. He earned his B.B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Business and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Georgia School of Law. Mr. Scholle is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Atlanta Bar Association (Board of Directors and Emeritus Lifetime Board Member of the Estate and Probate Section), the Dekalb County Bar Association, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

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Jason A Plotkin

Jason A. Plotkin

Pinder Plotkin LLC
Jason Plotkin

is the CEO and managing attorney of Pinder Plotkin LLC, a Maryland personal injury and workers' compensation firm whose practice has served Maryland clients since 2002. Mr. Plotkin joined the practice in 2012 and co-founded The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team with Edward Pinder in 2015; he became CEO and managing attorney in 2017. A life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum - a distinction held by fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys - Mr. Plotkin has been selected to Maryland Super Lawyers every year from 2020 through 2026 and is a current member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. In 2021, he received Clio's inaugural Legal Impact Award and was honored at the Reisman Awards. Mr. Plotkin is the best-selling author of Crash Course: To Recovery and Beyond (2024), which draws on his own experience surviving two serious auto accidents. He is a national speaker on auto injury litigation, rideshare claims, and workers' compensation, and teaches continuing legal education through National Business Institute. He recieved his J.D. degree with honors from Syracuse University College of Law.

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Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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George P Patterson

George P. Patterson

Patterson Law, LLC
George Patterson

is a partner with the law firm of Patterson Law, LLC. He is a board-certified civil trial attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Patterson's practice focuses on complex personal injury litigation in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He has repeatedly been selected as a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Mr. Patterson is also a fellow in Litigation Counsel of America and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In trial, mediations and arbitrations he routinely uses demonstrative evidence, videos and animation to explain accidents and injuries to juries, judges and arbitrators. Mr. Patterson is a member of Maryland State Bar Association, Maryland Bar Foundation, Prince George's County Bar Association, and Maryland Association of Justice. He earned his B.A. degree from DePauw University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington D.C.

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Anthony C Kalka

Anthony C. Kalka

The Kalka Law Group
Anthony Kalka

is a personal injury attorney at The Kalka Law Group. He graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. degree in both marketing and business. Shortly after, Mr. Kalka began studying law at Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. In addition, Mr. Kalka acts as a co-chair with the Georgia Trial Lawyer Annual Convention board, frequently giving lectures on a wide-range of subjects, including trial skills and advocacy. He is admitted to practice law in Georgia.

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