Personal Injury & Negligence

WA Specific

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Washington Personal Injury Boot Camp

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
6 hours
Christian Pearson
Martin Pujolar
Geoffrey Swindler
Christine Hummel
Austin Neff
With Christian C. Pearson from Iddins Law Group + 4 others
Recorded December 01, 2022
Product ID 95701

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Overview

An Attorney's Guide Through Personal Injury Cases - From A to Z

Whether you are a new attorney or are new to the personal injury practice, this online seminar is full of valuable information to help you through your next case. Let our experienced faculty walk you through the procedures of a personal injury case from the initial intake through trial. Gain valuable insight on critical steps, including: damage calculations; examination of insurance coverage; the basics of liens and subrogation; and much more! Don't miss this chance to build your skills in personal injury litigation - register today!

  • Discuss effective ways to outline your litigation strategy during the initial meeting with your client.
  • Learn how to evaluate and calculate damages in personal injury.
  • Review ways to obtain insurance information and successfully negotiate with the insurance adjuster.
  • Explore the basics of liens and subrogation in personal injury cases.
  • Analyze which experts are best to consult to substantiate your case.
  • Learn how to prepare for and successfully navigate through a personal injury trial.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Conducting Thorough Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation
  2. Calculating Damages in Personal Injury
  3. Reviewing Insurance, Negotiating with the Insurance Adjuster and Demand Packages
  4. Liens in Personal Injury: A How-to Guide
  5. Using Experts to Prove Your Case
  6. Trying a Personal Injury Case
  7. Ethics

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Product ID 95701

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Conducting Thorough Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation

    1. Case Screening Essentials
    2. Building the Case Through the Questionnaire
    3. Conducting an Effective Client Interview
    4. What You can Find Out Before the Claim
    5. Obtaining Medical Records and Bills
    6. Basic Medical Knowledge for Personal Injury Attorneys
    7. Investigation Fundamentals - Developing the Facts

  2. Calculating Damages in Personal Injury

    1. Evaluating and Allocating Damages
    2. Medical Bills and Other Expenses
    3. Lost Wages/Earning Capacity
    4. Pain and Suffering
    5. Loss of Consortium
    6. Evidence of Damages

  3. Reviewing Insurance, Negotiating with the Insurance Adjuster and Demand Packages

    1. Obtaining Insurance Information and Finding Coverage
    2. Collateral Source Rule
    3. Determining Priority and Negotiating the Value
    4. Demand Packages
    5. Tips for Negotiating with the Adjuster
    6. Settlement and Releases

  4. Liens in Personal Injury: A How-to Guide

    1. Basics of Liens and Subrogation
    2. Collecting and Negotiating
    3. Hospital Liens
    4. Medicaid Liens: How-to's and Pointers
    5. Medicare Lien Process
    6. Establishing a Medicare Set-Aside
    7. Essentials for Managing ERISA Liens
    8. Workers' Compensation Liens: Procedures, Reduction and Resolution

  5. Using Experts to Prove Your Case

    1. When do You Need Experts?
    2. Selecting and Qualifying Experts
    3. Deposing and Defending Depositions

  6. Trying a Personal Injury Case

    1. Jury Selection
    2. Creating Powerful Opening and Closing Statements
    3. Presentation of Evidence
    4. Arguing Damages
    5. Direct and Cross Examination

  7. Ethics

    1. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
    2. Attorney Fees
    3. Obligations to Clients
    4. Upholding Client Confidentiality
    5. Rules of Professional Conduct

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar provides an overview of personal injury law and procedure that will benefit:

  • Attorneys
  • In-House Counsel
  • Litigation Support Specialists
  • Insurance Professionals
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Christian C Pearson
Christian C.
Pearson
Iddins Law Group
Martin J Pujolar
Martin J.
Pujolar
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
Geoffrey D Swindler
Geoffrey D.
Swindler
Law Office of Geoffrey D. Swindler, P.S.
Christine Hummel
Christine
Hummel
Hummel Consultation Services
Austin J Neff
Austin J.
Neff
Osborn Machler, PLLC
Speaker bio
Christian C Pearson

Christian C. Pearson

Iddins Law Group
Christian Pearson

is an attorney with the Iddins Law Group in Kent, Washington. Mr. Pearson's practice areas include personal injury, estate planning, and criminal defense. He attended the University of Washington and Saint Martin's University, earning an undergraduate degree. Mr. Pearson earned his J.D. degree from the Seattle University School of Law and is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.

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Martin J Pujolar

Martin J. Pujolar

Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
Martin Pujolar

is a shareholder at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. His practice areas include construction defect, general liability, personal injury, product liability, insurance coverage, employment, UIM, and insurer bad faith/extra contractual liability litigation. Mr. Pujolar is a member of the King County, Pierce County, Washington State, and District of Columbia bar associations; State Bar of Nevada; and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Puget Sound and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law.

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Geoffrey D Swindler

Geoffrey D. Swindler

Law Office of Geoffrey D. Swindler, P.S.
Geoffrey Swindler

is solo practitioner whose practice includes a broad range of civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury. He has represented clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including, car accidents, products liability, intentional torts, and bad faith. Mr. Swindler earned his B.A. degree from the University of Washington, his M.A. degree from George Washington University, and his J.D. degree from Seattle University. Mr. Swindler is admitted to practice in Washington and Idaho state and federal courts.

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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 the Colorado Bar Association. Her legal experience work includes Medicaid, probate and elder law. Ms. Hummel 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. She 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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Austin J Neff

Austin J. Neff

Osborn Machler, PLLC
Austin Neff

is an attorney with the law firm of Osborn Machler, PLLC, in Seattle. Mr. Neff practices in the areas of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, sexual abuse, and motor vehicle accidents. He received his undergraduate degree from the William O. Douglas Honors College at Central Washington University and his J.D. degree from the University of Washington School of Law. Mr. Neff is admitted to both the Oregon and Washington State Bars.

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