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Guard Your Clients' Interests
When you're working for the insurance company or insured, it is your responsibility to assess the validity of the plaintiff's claims, resolve the dispute in a cost-effective manner, and seek all avenues of defense. What's your game plan? This essential guide explores personal injury cases from the insurance company and defense side. Find out what steps you need to take to protect your clients - register today!
- Get practical tips for investigating and assessing personal injury claims.
- Use medical evidence and experts to poke holes in the plaintiff's case.
- Learn how to come to a fair yet cost-effective settlement.
- Receive best practices for mitigating exposure to potential bad faith claims.
- Grow your litigation strategy with simple yet effective pointers from the pros.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Claim and Accident Investigation Techniques
- Using Medical Records, IMEs, and Medical Experts
- Valuing the Claim, Negotiating With Plaintiff's Attorneys, and Minimizing Bad Faith Exposure
- Answer and Motion Practice Pointers
- Discovery and Deposition Playbook
- Top Defense Strategies at Trial
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
3 Total | |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total | |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-29-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-29-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total | 01-30-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 01-31-2026 |
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Agenda
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Claim and Accident Investigation Techniques
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Using Medical Records, IMEs, and Medical Experts
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Valuing the Claim, Negotiating With Plaintiff's Attorneys, and Minimizing Bad Faith Exposure
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Answer and Motion Practice Pointers
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Discovery and Deposition Playbook
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Top Defense Strategies at Trial
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Daniel M. Schiavetta
is of counsel at Russo & Gould LLP, who specializes in nursing home and adult residential facility defense, and has wide experience in appellate and insurance coverage litigation. He has prosecuted rescission, declaratory judgment and interpleader actions in state and federal court on behalf of various insurers, and has tried cases involving medical malpractice and premises liability. Mr. Schiavetta gives presentations to nursing homes as to charting and litigation issues, and is responsible for two changes in case law. He earned his B.A. degree from State University of New York and his J.D. degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. Mr. Schiavetta is admitted to New York and New Jersey Federal courts, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Eastern and Middle districts of Pennsylvania, and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. He is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, New Rochelle Bar Association and Defense Research Institute.
Speaker bio
Phillip R. Raine
is a member with Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC. He is a trial lawyer who defends corporations, insurance companies, medical facilities and transportation companies in state and federal courts throughout Missouri and Kansas. Mr. Raine practices in all areas of civil litigation with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death. He is a member of The Missouri Bar, Lawyers Association of Kansas City and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Mr. Raine earned his B.A. degree from Truman State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law.
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