Personal Injury & Negligence

4.53

Slip, Trip, and Fall Litigation: Start to Finish

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 52 minutes
Austin Richards
John Dunlap
Matthew Focht
Phillip Raine
Barry Snyder
With Austin Richards from Reminger Co., L.P.A + 4 others
Recorded July 22, 2024.
Product ID 98848

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Overview

Practical Pointers and Sample Forms to Get You Started

Whether you're looking to get started in premises liability cases or just looking for a refresher, this program is for you! Our experienced faculty will provide real-world insights, effective strategies, and sample forms to help you navigate slip and fall cases from client intake to trial. Build your knowledge and skills - register today!

  • Review legal standards and elements of premises liability claims in order to quickly assess whether there's a case.
  • Hear what you can and should find out during the pre-suit investigation.
  • Anticipate common tactics and arguments that will be used by insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
  • Receive sample discovery forms that you can tailor to the case at hand.
  • Discover effective questions to ask employees and experts in slip and fall cases.
  • Learn from others' trial and error: hear strategies that work (and don't work) when presenting the case to judge and jury.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Premises Liability Law Refresher
  2. Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation
  3. Insurance Adjuster Negotiations and Initial Filings
  4. Sample Discovery Forms and Tips
  5. Depositions of Employees and Expert Witnesses: Top Questions to Ask
  6. Motion Practice Pointers
  7. Trial of the Slip and Fall Case: 30 Tips in 60 Minutes

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Product ID 98848

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Premises Liability Law Refresher

    1. Duty of Care to Invitees, Licensees, and Trespassers
    2. Notice of Hazardous Conditions: Actual vs. Constructive
    3. Foreseeable Harm
    4. Identifying Responsible Parties

  2. Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation

    1. Client Intake Questionnaire and Initial Consultation
    2. Assessing Injuries and Medical Records
    3. Evaluating Damages and Insurance
    4. Accident Scene Investigation
    5. Witness Interviews
    6. Preserving and Collecting Surveillance Footage

  3. Insurance Adjuster Negotiations and Initial Filings

    1. Effective Demand Letters
    2. Negotiation Tips and Persuasive Arguments
    3. Responding to Common Adjuster Tactics in Slip and Fall Claims
    4. Filing the Complaint
    5. Common Defenses

  4. Sample Discovery Forms and Tips

    1. Interrogatories
    2. Requests for Production of Documents
    3. Requests for Admission

  5. Depositions of Employees and Expert Witnesses: Top Questions to Ask

  6. Motion Practice Pointers

    1. Motion to Dismiss
    2. Summary Judgment
    3. Motions in Limine

  7. Trial of the Slip and Fall Case: 30 Tips in 60 Minutes

    1. Pre-Trial Preparation Checklist
    2. Jury Selection Strategy and Questions
    3. Opening Statement Pointers
    4. Presentation of Evidence
    5. Direct and Cross-Examination Tips
    6. Do's and Don'ts of Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Austin Richards
Austin
Richards
Reminger Co., L.P.A
John E Dunlap
John E.
Dunlap
Law Offices of John E. Dunlap
Matthew J Focht
Matthew J.
Focht
Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC
Phillip R Raine
Phillip R.
Raine
Chartwell Law
Barry M Snyder
Barry M.
Snyder
Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A.
Speaker bio
Austin Richards

Austin Richards

Reminger Co., L.P.A
Austin Richards

is an attorney at Reminger Co., L.P.A, where he is a member of the firm's business and commercial litigation, premises liability defense, products liability, and governmental/public entity liability practice groups, and where he works with manufacturers and insurers. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Akron School of Law, where he was recognized with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Trial Advocacy. Mr. Richards also serves as a coach for the University of Akron School of Law's trial competition program.

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John E Dunlap

John E. Dunlap

Law Offices of John E. Dunlap
John Dunlap

is a sole practitioner with Law Offices of John E. Dunlap in Memphis, where he is board-certified by the Tennessee Continuing Legal Education and Specialization Commission in consumer bankruptcy. Mr. Dunlap's main areas of practice include bankruptcy, workers' compensation, personal injury, ERISA litigation, and Social Security disability. He is admitted to practice before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Dunlap is a member of the Memphis and American bar associations, as well as the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis.

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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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Phillip R Raine

Phillip R. Raine

Chartwell Law
Phillip 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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Barry M Snyder

Barry M. Snyder

Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A.
Barry Snyder

is the owner of The Law Office of Barry M. Snyder, P.A. He has more than 40 years of litigation experience focusing in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Mr. Snyder is a board-certified civil trial lawyer, mediator and qualified arbitrator. He is also a NBTA certified trial lawyer. Mr. Snyder is AV rated with Martindale-Hubbel and voted Top Lawyers in Florida, Super Lawyer, and National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Civil Plaintiff. He is admitted to practice in Florida, as well as federal court (Southern, Middle and Northern districts). Mr. Snyder is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association; committee member of the Miami-Dade Branch of Professionalism for Attorneys; past guest speaker at University of Miami Law School, St. Thomas Law School, and Miami-Dade College; and is a trial consultant with Trial Consultants Inc. He is also a former past president of the North Dade Bar Association. Mr. Snyder earned his B.A. degree from the University of Miami and his J.D. degree from the University of New Hampshire Law School (Franklin Pierce Law Center).

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