NM Specific

Personal Injury & Negligence

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New Mexico Personal Injury Boot Camp

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OnDemand
6 hours
Deana Mercer
Eric Dixon
Richard Cravens
Christopher Lee
W. Shane Jennings
With Deana Mercer from UNM School of Medicine - Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation + 4 others
Recorded December 04, 2023
Product ID 97514

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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 beginning to end. Gain valuable insight on critical steps, including: damage calculations; examination of insurance coverage; filing and discovery procedures; the basics of liens and subrogation; and much more! Don't miss this chance to build your skills in personal injury litigation - register today!

  • 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.
  • Discuss the essential elements of filing your case and the importance of preserving evidence.
  • Find out how to look through medical records and reports with advice from an expert.
  • Learn how to prepare for and successfully navigate through a personal injury trial.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Calculating Damages in Personal Injury
  2. Reviewing Insurance, Negotiating With the Insurance Adjuster and Demand Packages
  3. Liens in Personal Injury: A How-to Guide
  4. Initial Filing and Discovery Tips in Personal Injury
  5. Using Medical Experts to Prove Your Case
  6. Trying a Personal Injury Case
  7. Ethics

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  1. 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

  2. Reviewing Insurance, Negotiating With the Insurance Adjuster and Demand Packages

    1. Conducting a Thorough Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation
    2. Obtaining Insurance Information and Finding Coverage
    3. Collateral Source Rule
    4. Determining Priority and Negotiating the Value
    5. Demand Packages
    6. Tips for Negotiating with the Adjuster
    7. Settlement and Releases

  3. 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

  4. Initial Filing and Discovery Tips in Personal Injury

    1. Key Procedural Requirements
    2. Filing and Case Scheduling
    3. Pretrial Motions
    4. The Basics of Discovery
    5. Evidence Preservation

  5. Using Medical Experts to Prove Your Case

    1. When do You Need Medical Experts?
    2. Selecting and Qualifying Medical Experts
    3. What to Look for in Medical Records and Reports
    4. IMEs: Behind the Scenes
    5. Depositions: What Medical Experts Need Attorneys to Know

  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

Deana Mercer
Deana
Mercer
UNM School of Medicine - Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Eric D Dixon
Eric D.
Dixon
Eric D. Dixon, Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.A.
Richard H Cravens IV
Richard H.
Cravens, IV
Cravens Law LLC
Christopher D Lee
Christopher D.
Lee
Law Office of Christopher D. Lee
W. Shane Jennings
W. Shane
Jennings
The Law Office of W. Shane Jennings
Speaker bio
Deana Mercer

Deana Mercer

UNM School of Medicine - Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Deana Mercer

is a full professor with tenure at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation. She earned her B.S. degree in biochemistry and chemistry from New Mexico State University, and her Master's degree in Clinical Research and from the University of New Mexico. After completion of her M.D. degree, Dr. Mercer pursued her residency in Orthopaedics at UNMH. She then received fellowship training at the University of Washington in Seattle in shoulder and elbow surgery, followed by a second fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at UNMH. Her research interests include pathology of the shoulder, elbow and hand, upper extremity trauma, nerve reconstruction and biomechanical research addressing orthopaedic musculoskeletal problems including acquired pathologies and trauma; she works closely with medical students, orthopaedic trainees and colleagues with similar interests, and engineering groups in her efforts. Dr. Mercer has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers and various other publications, she is active in teaching, traveling both nationally and internationally for courses/lectures. She is currently certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and belongs to several professional societies, including Emerging Leaders Program with the American Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (candidate member), American Society for Surgery of the Hand , American Medical Association and Alpha Omega Alpha.

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Eric D Dixon

Eric D. Dixon

Eric D. Dixon, Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.A.
Eric Dixon

is a graduate of St. Louis University Law School, and has practiced law in the state of New Mexico since 1985 and Texas since 1988. He has served on various local and state boards over the years. Mr. Dixon has several publications to his credit along with op-ed pieces. He has taught law-related subjects at various universities and colleges in the eastern New Mexico region. Mr. Dixon has argued cases in the Federal Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, New Mexico Supreme Court, New Mexico Court of Appeals and the Texas Court of Appeals in Amarillo, Texas. He has litigated both civil and criminal jury trials to verdicts in excess of one hundred cases. Mr. Dixon has been involved in litigation that has made national and international news. He has been involved in numerous charitable activities over the years, including leadership roles in both local and state boards and committees.

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Richard H Cravens IV

Richard H. Cravens, IV

Cravens Law LLC
Richard Cravens

is an attorney with Cravens Law LLC. His practice centers around personal injury, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Cravens earned his J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico.

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Christopher D Lee

Christopher D. Lee

Law Office of Christopher D. Lee
Christopher Lee

is a sole practitioner in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he dedicates his practice exclusively to representing people who have been harmed or injured through the negligence and misconduct of others. Mr. Lee has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, handling all types of personal injury and insurance claims, including wrongful death, automobile accidents, medical and legal malpractice, trip and fall/slip and fall, insurance bad faith, motorcycle accident, dog bites and dog attacks, and products liability. He also has successfully recovered punitive damages from drunk and distracted drivers, as well as recovered uninsured motorist (UM) benefits for victims of violence or homicide where motor vehicles are involved. Me. Lee has tried cases to juries in state and federal court, as well as represented clients in state and federal appellate court. He graduated with his B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame, his M.A. degree from the University of Chicago, and he earned his J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

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W. Shane Jennings

W. Shane Jennings

The Law Office of W. Shane Jennings
W. Shane Jennings

is an attorney with The Law Office of W. Shane Jennings. His practice centers around Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Mr. Jennings earned his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Jennings is admitted to practice in New Mexico and the United States District Court of New Mexico. Mr. Jennings is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, litigation section of the State Bar of Texas, and part of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

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