Insurance Law

4.5

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Claims, and Litigation

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Alaska 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
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
Mississippi 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
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 51 minutes
Samuel Felberbaum
Robert Kezelis
Stephen Burg
David Crough
With Samuel E. Felberbaum from Felberbaum Halbridge & Wirth, Attorneys at Law + 3 others
Recorded September 10, 2024
Product ID 98983

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Overview

All the Essentials You Need to Know

Uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage and claims can be difficult to navigate; this guide makes it simpler. Join our experienced faculty for a full day of coverage analysis, claim negotiations, and litigation insights. Advocate for your clients' rights under the terms of their insurance policies and under the law - register today!

  • Anticipate key exclusions and limitations that tie UM/UIM claims up or prompt denials.
  • Reach for optimal recovery by coordinating benefits across multiple policies.
  • Understand the impact of offsets/setoffs in UM/UIM claims.
  • Leverage recovery opportunities when negotiating with UM/UIM insurers.
  • Discover different ways in which bad faith can manifest throughout the UM/UIM claims handling process.
  • Understand the unique aspects of UM/UIM disputes and litigation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Made Simple
  2. UM/UIM Issues Across Different Auto Insurance Policies
  3. Coordinating Benefits Across Multiple Insurance Policies
  4. Subrogation, Liens, and Offsets/Setoffs
  5. Negotiating UM/UIM Claims
  6. Litigating Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
  7. Bad Faith in UM/UIM Claims
  8. Legal Ethics

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Product ID 98983

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
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
Mississippi 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
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Made Simple

    1. Uninsured Motorist Coverage Explained
    2. Exclusions and Limitations
    3. Hit-and-Run Accidents and Phantom Vehicles
    4. Underinsured Motorist Coverage Explained
    5. Triggering Coverage: Exhausting Primary Coverage Limits
    6. Interstate Travel and Accidents - Conflict of Laws Issues

  2. UM/UIM Issues Across Different Auto Insurance Policies

    1. Traditional and Nontraditional
    2. Ridesharing Policies
    3. Commercial Policies and Truck Accidents
    4. Motorcycle Policies
    5. Electric Scooters and Bicycle Accidents

  3. Coordinating Benefits Across Multiple Insurance Policies

    1. Primary vs. Excess Coverage
    2. Interpolicy and Intrapolicy Stacking
    3. Anti-Stacking Provisions
    4. Pro Rata vs. Excess Methods
    5. Carefully Analyzing the Language of Each Policy

  4. Subrogation, Liens, and Offsets/Setoffs

  5. Negotiating UM/UIM Claims

    1. Notice and Reporting Requirements
    2. Coordinating With Multiple Insurers
    3. Calculating Damages and Valuing Claims
    4. Negotiations: Maximizing Recovery Opportunities With UM/UIM Insurers

  6. Litigating Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims

    1. Pleadings
    2. Discovery Techniques
    3. Motion Practice and Pre-Trial Strategy
    4. Trial Prep and Presentation Tips

  7. Bad Faith in UM/UIM Claims

  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Duty of Competence
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Attorney's Fees
    4. Preserving Client Confidentiality

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Samuel E Felberbaum
Samuel E.
Felberbaum
Felberbaum Halbridge & Wirth, Attorneys at Law
Robert A Kezelis
Robert A.
Kezelis
Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis
Stephen J Burg
Stephen J.
Burg
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
David J Crough
David J.
Crough
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
Speaker bio
Samuel E Felberbaum

Samuel E. Felberbaum

Felberbaum Halbridge & Wirth, Attorneys at Law
Samuel Felberbaum

is a partner with the law firm of Felberbaum Halbridge & Wirth, Attorneys at Law, where his areas of practice include insurance and personal injury, insurance coverage, bad faith, insurance litigation, and workers' compensation. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Felberbaum is an adjunct professor at Touro Law School, a former adjunct professor at Dowling College, and has also been a continuing legal education lecturer. He is a former trial counsel to various insurance companies. Mr. Felberbaum is a member of the Suffolk County (former chairperson; Plaintiff's Negligence, Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Committee), New York State, and the New York Civil/Criminal bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from City University and his J.D. degree, with distinction, from Hofstra University School of Law.

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Robert A Kezelis

Robert A. Kezelis

Law Offices of Robert A. Kezelis
Robert Kezelis

is a sole practitioner in Palos Heights, Illinois, where he practices in the areas of civil litigation, family law and complex litigation. He is a former adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School. In 1991, Mr. Kezelis was the first American professor invited to teach in Lithuania after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He has spoken for various professional groups on topics related to his areas of practice. Mr. Kezelis earned his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Chicago (member, Professional Responsibility, Civil Practice and Judicial Evaluation committees), Illinois State, and Lithuanian American (former president) bar associations; as well as the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

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Stephen J Burg

Stephen J. Burg

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
Stephen Burg

is a trial attorney at the law firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. His practice is focused on representing victims of auto crashes, personal injury, trucking crashes, motorcycle crashes, product liability injuries, gas explosions, wrongful death, and harmful drug products. Mr. Burg has been named as a Recommended Attorney by the U.S. Legal 500. He has been named as a Best Lawyer in America and a Colorado Super Lawyer. He is named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and former past president, Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Burg is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He currently serves on the 18th Judicial District Nominating Commission, an appointment from the governor. Mr. Burg earned his B.A. degree from the University of Wyoming and his J.D. degree from The University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He is admitted to practice in Colorado and Arizona. Mr. Burg's latest trial result is a $18,105,000.00 verdict.

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David J Crough

David J. Crough

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
David Crough

is an attorney at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P,C., where he focuses his practice on personal injury litigation and insurance disputes. He handles matters involving serious orthopedic injuries and wrongful death, including automobile accidents, products liability, and premises liability. Mr. Crough also handles matters involving insurance coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. He earned his bachelor's degree from Stanford University and his J.D. degree from University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Mr. Crough is currently admitted to practice in the state of Colorado.

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