NC Specific

Personal Injury & Negligence

4.5

North Carolina Auto Injury Litigation From Start to Finish

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 53 minutes
Jennifer Taylor
Robert Laws
Adam Smith
Christina Stone
Brian Hunt
With Jennifer A. Taylor from James Scott Farrin + 4 others
Recorded February 10, 2025
Product ID 99699

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Overview

Winning Strategies for Your Auto Litigation Practice

One of the truths of auto accident practice is that no matter how similar the cases look - they're never the same. Within this vast variety, however, there are patterns that form into effective legal strategies. You can spend years of trial practice amassing the information to make them apparent, or you can benefit from the decades of combined experience that our attorney faculty have distilled into a one-day crash course on getting to the successful resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible. We'll help you develop simple practical skills to streamline the process and avoid missing any pertinent issues or steps. Get the tools you need to win your next auto dispute - register today!

  • Let our attorney faculty walk you through a crash case from the time of the collision through trial.
  • Recognize the potential of each case: be it for success or spectacular failure.
  • Explore common insurance coverage sources and find out how the courts interpret specific policy language.
  • Know what to look for in medical records and where to find it.
  • Take all factors into account when determining damages and find out how to support your calculations.
  • Expand your discovery tactics with tips from seasoned litigators.
  • Understand how Medicare set-asides and medical liens affect the size of the settlement, and incorporate them into your negotiations.
  • Gain practical tips for effective communication with the claims representative and maximize your chances for successful settlement.
  • Explore the ethical implications of the tripartite relationship and guard your impeccable reputation.
  • Recognize the conditions that trigger a bad faith claim and get simple tips for settling it quickly and efficiently.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Case Intake, Pre-Suit Investigation
  2. Insurance Coverage Research and Negotiations With the Claims Representatives
  3. Initial Filing and Discovery, Experts, and Evidence
  4. Damages, Liens, and Subrogation in Settlement Negotiations
  5. Bad Faith
  6. Ethics
  7. Arbitration and Litigation: Preparation Tips and Hearing Strategies

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Product ID 99699

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Case Intake, Pre-Suit Investigation

    1. Case Screening
    2. Initial Client Interview/Questionnaire
    3. What You Can Find Out before the Claim
    4. Funding Auto Litigation

  2. Insurance Coverage Research and Negotiations With the Claims Representatives

    1. Auto Insurance Policies: Interpretation, Issues, and Hidden Treasures
      1. Auto Liability Coverage
      2. UM/UIM
      3. PIP/ Med Pay
      4. Multiple Policyholders
      5. Stacking of Coverage
      6. Available Limits
    2. Demand Packages
    3. Negotiating With the Adjuster

  3. Initial Filing and Discovery, Experts, and Evidence

    1. Filing Procedure and Case Scheduling
    2. Anatomy of Common Injuries
    3. Witness Depositions
    4. Obtaining Medical Records
    5. Selecting and Working With Experts
    6. Evidence Preservation

  4. Damages, Liens, and Subrogation in Settlement Negotiations

    1. Assessing and Allocating Damages
      1. Vehicle Damage and Diminished Value
      2. Paid vs. Billed Medical Services
      3. Future Medical Bills
      4. Loss of Earning Capacity
      5. Pain and Suffering
    2. Medical Provider Liens
    3. ERISA Subrogation Liens
    4. Mandatory Insurer Reporting, Medicare Recovery Act, and Medicare Set-Asides
    5. Tips for Successful Mediation
    6. Addressing Pending Liens in Settlement Negotiations
    7. Subrogation
    8. Practical Tips for Restarting Stalled Negotiations
    9. Structuring Settlements

  5. Bad Faith

    1. Definition of Bad Faith
    2. When Can a Bad Faith Claim be Brought?
    3. First Party Bad Faith vs. Third-Party Direct Actions
    4. Types of Bad Faith Claims in Auto Insurance Context
    5. Settlement Considerations

  6. Ethics

    1. Preventing Conflicts of Interest
    2. Setting and Collecting Attorney Fees
    3. Maintaining Client Confidentiality
    4. Work-Product Doctrine as it Applies to Expert Witness Reports in Progress
    5. Insurance Defense Counsel Relationship with the Insured and Insurer
    6. Communicating with Represented Parties
      1. "CC," "Reply All," and Other E-mail Traps of Inadvertent Communication
      2. Plaintiff Attorneys' Communication With Represented Insurance Adjusters
      3. Investigators' Contact With the Opposing Party

  7. Arbitration and Litigation: Preparation Tips and Hearing Strategies

    1. Arbitration Procedure and Tactics
    2. Evidence Strategies
    3. Preparing Witnesses for Testimony
    4. Jury Selection Tips
    5. Case Presentation Tactics
    6. Preserving Issues for Appeal

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar offers a detailed overview of auto litigation that will benefit:

  • Attorneys
  • In-House Counsel
  • Claims Representatives
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Jennifer A Taylor
Jennifer A.
Taylor
James Scott Farrin
Robert B Laws
Robert B.
Laws
The Laws Law Firm, P.C.
Adam A Smith
Adam A.
Smith
Riddle & Riddle
Christina Stone
Christina
Stone
Riddle & Riddle
Brian C Hunt
Brian C.
Hunt
Ramsay Law Firm, P.A.
Speaker bio
Jennifer A Taylor

Jennifer A. Taylor

James Scott Farrin
Jennifer Taylor

is a partner at the law offices of James Scott Farrin. She has over 15 years of experience in the areas of personal injury law, Social Security Disability, domestic violence law, family law, and employment law. Ms. Taylor earned her B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina in Communications Studies and her J.D. degree from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law. She currently serves as the intake administrator and co-counsel liaison for the firm. In her dual roles, Ms. Taylor is laser-focused on trying to ensure that all clients receive quality representation whether she is offering guidance on incoming calls, building relationships with other firms, or serving as the Director of Intake and co-counsel liaison on case referrals. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina.

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Robert B Laws

Robert B. Laws

The Laws Law Firm, P.C.
Robert Laws

is the founder of The Laws Law Firm, P.C. His practice emphasizes civil litigation, particularly construction defect and personal injury cases. Mr. Laws is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina State Bar. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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Adam A Smith

Adam A. Smith

Riddle & Riddle
Adam Smith

is an attorney and a workers' compensation specialist with Riddle & Brantley, LLP. He has dedicated his career to litigating complicated legal matters, with particular emphasis on fighting for victims of serious personal injuries. Mr. Smith is a member of the North Carolina State Bar; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle districts of North Carolina; Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals; North Carolina Advocates of Justice; Tenth District Judicial Bar; and Wake County Bar Association. He is also board-certified by North Carolina State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization in the area of workers' compensation. Mr. Smith earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, in political science from Duke University and his J.D. degree from Duke University School of Law.

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Christina Stone

Christina Stone

Riddle & Riddle
Christina Stone

is a personal injury lawyer with Riddle & Brantley, LLP. Her areas of practice are personal injury and workers' compensation law. In 2022, Ms. Stone was named a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in recognition of her results. In 2023, she was named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers. Ms. Stone attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her B.A. degree in media and journalism, with a concentration in public relations. Her second major was political science. Ms. Stone graduated with Distinction. During her undergraduate studies, she served as president of the Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Honor Society and participated in the Buckley Public Service Scholars Program, completing over 300 hours of public service. While attending law school, Ms. Stone served as a staff member of the North Carolina Law Review, and as a member of the UNC Women in Law, Carolina Health Law Organization.

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Brian C Hunt

Brian C. Hunt

Ramsay Law Firm, P.A.
Brian Hunt

is attorney at Ramsay Law Firm, P.A. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Elon University School of Law. Mr. Hunt cut his teeth as an attorney working relentlessly on a three-week trial in Mooresville, NC, which is where he first met Mr. Dewey. Mr. Hunt and Mr. Dewey were able to settle the claim to the satisfaction of all parties involved. He then began to work as an associate with both Mr. Dewey & Ms. Ramsay, before joining Dewey, Ramsay & Hunt, P.A., as a named partner and being promoted to Associate at Ramsay Law Firm, P.A. His areas of practice include civil litigation, personal injury law, and workers compensation. Mr. Hunt is admitted to practice in North Carolina.

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