Personal Injury & Negligence

4.67

Medical Evidence Mastery for Personal Injury Lawyers

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Judith Cofield
Tara Tighe Umbrino
David Sumner
Charles Consagra
With Judith M. Cofield from Judith M. Cofield, P.C. + 3 others
Recorded January 23, 2025.
Product ID 99643

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Overview

AI, Expert Reports, Doctor Depositions, and More

Medical records and experts play pivotal roles in personal injury litigation. Make sure you're using them strategically! Join our experienced faculty as they illuminate practical tips for going on the offensive or defensive with medical evidence. Glean new insights to help you gain the advantage - register today!

  • Speed up medical records review with the help of artificial intelligence.
  • Find and prepare medical experts that can withstand scrutiny and attacks from opposing counsel.
  • Spot inconsistencies and other issues ripe for challenge in medical expert reports.
  • Uncover powerful questions to ask when deposing or cross-examining doctors.
  • Learn effective ways to get your medical records, bills, and expert testimony admitted into evidence.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Reviewing Medical Records (Plus Pointers for Using AI)
  2. Admission of Medical Records, Bills, and Expert Testimony
  3. 15 Tips for Selecting and Working With Medical Experts
  4. Inside Independent Medical Examinations and Expert Reports
  5. Doctor Deposition and Cross-Examination Tactics (With Sample Questions)

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total

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CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Idaho CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for up to 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for up to 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours that can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours that can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 3.5 Total Credits

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: CLE credit on this course has been applied for to the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for up to 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for up to 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program may qualify for up to 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program may qualify for up to 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Reviewing Medical Records (Plus Pointers for Using AI)

    1. Organization Tips - and Do You Have a Complete Set?
    2. Interpreting and Reviewing Medical Records
    3. Creating Chronologies and Summaries

  2. Admission of Medical Records, Bills, and Expert Testimony

    1. Medical Records: Foundation and Hearsay Insights
    2. Medical Bills: Establishing Authenticity, Necessity, and Reasonableness
    3. Medical Expert Testimony: Qualifications, Foundation, and Common Objections

  3. 15 Tips for Selecting and Working With Medical Experts

  4. Inside Independent Medical Examinations and Expert Reports

    1. Preparation Pointers
    2. The IME: What the Expert Will Ask, Do, and Look for
    3. Spotting Red Flags in the Reports

  5. Doctor Deposition and Cross-Examination Tactics (With Sample Questions)

    1. Prep Tips (With Sample Investigation Checklist and Depo Outline)
    2. Questioning Strategies for Depositions and Cross-Examination
    3. Addressing Key Medical Topics (With Sample Questions)
    4. Witness Control Techniques
    5. Effectively Utilizing Exhibits and Visual Aids

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Judith M Cofield
Judith M.
Cofield
Judith M. Cofield, P.C.
Tara L Tighe Umbrino
Tara L.
Tighe Umbrino
TLT Legal Services, PLLC
David Sumner
David
Sumner
David W. Sumer Esquire, Sumner Medical Law
Charles I Consagra
Charles I.
Consagra
Needle Law Firm
Speaker bio
Judith M Cofield

Judith M. Cofield

Judith M. Cofield, P.C.
Judith Cofield

is a sole practitioner in Virginia Beach where her practice is limited to medical malpractice. She has been practicing law for more than 42 years. Ms. Cofield has been counsel in several Virginia Supreme Court decisions, some of which were seminal in the malpractice specialty. She is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to her area of practice. Ms. Cofield also was an instructor on pre-trial discovery at Marshall-Wythe School of Law. She is a commissioner in chancery for the Circuit Court of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach (past president, Executive Committee) and Virginia Women's (former member, Board of Directors) bar associations; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Ms. Cofield is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. She earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, with the Phi Beta Kappa key awarded, from the College of William & Mary and her J.D. degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

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Tara L Tighe Umbrino

Tara L. Tighe Umbrino

TLT Legal Services, PLLC
Tara Tighe Umbrino

is the attorney at TLT Legal Services, PLLC. She is an experienced personal injury attorney and civil litigator. Ms. Tighe Umbrino has significant litigation experience in both jury and bench trials, and her strong desire to help others led her to become an attorney who fights for the rights of aggrieved and injured individuals. She is admitted to practice in Virginia (state, EDVA and WDVA), Maryland (state and DMD) and the District of Columbia (state and DDC). Ms. Tighe Umbrino is fluent in English and Spanish. She earned her B.A. degree from Tufts University and her J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School. Ms. Tighe maintains an active practice in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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David Sumner

David Sumner

David W. Sumer Esquire, Sumner Medical Law
David Sumner

has been managing medical negligence cases exclusively for over forty (40) years. He currently has a multi-state medical negligence practice on behalf of plaintiffs as a solo based in Tucson, Arizona (David W. Sumner, Esquire, Sumner Medical Law). However, he is a prior career defense medical malpractice trial lawyer, more recently, while in plaintiff's practice, he has also served as personal counsel for physicians being sued for medical malpractices in cases where the damages exposure to the defending physician potentially exceeded the professional liability coverage available for the occurrence. Mr. Sumner published extensively on medical malpractice litigation topics while a contributing editor for Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy (Leader Publications) for over a decade. He currently serves as a content contributor for ED Management (Relias Media), a national journal focusing on risk management issues pertinent to emergency departments. Mr. Sumner is actively licensed in seven (7) states (AZ, SC, GA, PA, OH, MD and AR) and he has also appeared via Pro Hac Vice in medical malpractice cases in multiple jurisdictions where not actively licensed (including NY, TX, IL and NC).

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Charles I Consagra

Charles I. Consagra

Needle Law Firm
Charles Consagra

is of counsel with Needle Law Firm, where he concentrates in the field of administrative law, with primary specialty in the areas of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation and Social Security. Since 1978, Mr. Consagra has been a part-time faculty member at Keystone College as an instructor in the areas of education, behavioral sciences, criminal justice and business law. He is an instructor in business for graduate students through Marywood University. Mr. Consagra earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He earned his Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology and his Master of Science degree in Ed from Marywood University. Mr. Consagra also holds a M.Div degree and Ph.D. degree (all but dissertations).

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