2026

The Car Crash Seminar

Austin Aug 27-28, 2026 AT&T Conference Center $525 Individual | $625 after Aug 12 $470 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $560 after Aug 12 $420 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $500 after Aug 12 $365 Paralegal Rate | $435 after Aug 12

Live Webcast Aug 27-28, 2026 $625 Individual $560 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $500 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $435 Paralegal Rate $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Overview

The Car Crash Seminar is the ultimate program for practitioners of all experience levels. In-depth fundamentals take you from initial client contact through trial or settlement, and come away with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms. Highlights include:

Medical Expenses in Car Crash Cases
Brain Injury in the Car Crash Case: From Concussion to Courtroom
Subrogation and Liens
Serving Two Masters: The Ins and Outs of the Tripartite Relationship
Commercial Vehicle Accidents 101
Earn up to 11.75 hours of MCLE credit, including 4.00 hours of ethics credit.

Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 August 27, 2026
Day 2 August 28, 2026

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 27, 2026
Presiding Officer:
Quentin Brogdon, Crain Brogdon LLP - Dallas, TX
11:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes light refreshments.
12:20 pm

Welcoming Remarks
12:30 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Texas Auto Policies

Statutory and case law that impact different coverage under Texas automobile policies.

Henry L. Moore, Moore Bomben - Austin, TX

Henry L. Moore, Moore Bomben - Austin, TX
1:15 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims

This presentation addresses recent cases impacting UM/UIM cases, as well as strategies and tips for prosecuting and for defending uninsured and under-insured motorist claims and bad faith litigation.

Robert E. Valdez, Valdez & Treviño - San Antonio, TX

Robert E. Valdez, Valdez & Treviño - San Antonio, TX
2:00 pm

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Negotiating with the Adjuster: Practical Insights into Claim Evaluation

Learn how adjusters evaluate claims and assess risk, and discover practical strategies to strengthen negotiations and maximize opportunities for resolution.

Katherine M. Wyatt, Skelton & Woody PLLC - Austin, TX

Katherine M. Wyatt, Skelton & Woody PLLC - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

15-Minute Break
2:45 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Immigration Issues affecting Plaintiffs and Defendants

Immigration status affects access to medical care, jobs, and the courts. This presentation focuses on case law, regulations, and statutes regarding due process, lost earning capacity, newly enhanced commercial driving safety regulations, and limits on unethical closing arguments.

Judy Kostura, Sorrels Law - Austin, TX

Judy Kostura, Sorrels Law - Austin, TX
3:30 pm

0.75 hr

Low Property Damage Cases

Prosecuting and defending personal injury cases with minor property damage can present challenges. Hear about the experiences and strategies from the plaintiff and defense perspectives.

Price Ainsworth, Lorenz & Lorenz LLP - Austin, TX
Catherine Marsolan, Wright & Greenhill, P.C. - Volente, TX

Price Ainsworth, Lorenz & Lorenz LLP - Austin, TX
Catherine Marsolan, Wright & Greenhill, P.C. - Volente, TX
4:15 pm

0.75 hr

Non-Economic Damages

In June of 2023, the Texas Supreme Court issued Gregory v. Chohan, a blockbuster new opinion on non-economic damages that raised as many questions as it provided answers. Where do we now stand in the wake of Gregory?

Quentin Brogdon, Crain Brogdon LLP - Dallas, TX

Quentin Brogdon, Crain Brogdon LLP - Dallas, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Aug. 28, 2026
Presiding Officer:
Judy Kostura, Sorrels Law - Austin, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

0.50 hr

Medical Expenses in Car Crash Cases

Learn the nuts and bolts of proving or challenging medical expenses in car crash cases, including: the current state of TCPRC Section 18.001 after In re Allstate, strategies for striking (or not striking) 18.001 counter-affidavits, the use of depositions by written questions, and other non-party and expert discovery issues arising from recent Texas Supreme Court case law.

Meredith Smith, Law Office of Richard J. Presutti, P.C. - Houston, TX

Meredith Smith, Law Office of Richard J. Presutti, P.C. - Houston, TX
9:00 am

0.50 hr

Medical Examinations: Defense and Independent

An analysis of the requirements of Rule 204 in terms of what a party seeking a DME must demonstrate to obtain an examination, the requirements and limitations of the examination, and what a party being subjected to a Rule 204 request or motion can do to limit the examination or protect themselves from the examination. Tactics, strategies, and federal practice are also discussed.

Paul N. Gold, Aversano & Gold - Houston, TX

Paul N. Gold, Aversano & Gold - Houston, TX
9:30 am

0.50 hr

Getting the Records to Testify

In minimum-limits and soft-tissue cases, calling a medical expert witness live or by deposition often isn't economically feasible. In this presentation, we tackle arguments for the appropriate and effective use of medical records to prove injury, causation, and damages. With special attention paid to expert disclosures and the role of the treating physician as an expert witness.

Andy Jones, Sawicki Law - Dallas, TX

Andy Jones, Sawicki Law - Dallas, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.75 hr

Brain Injury in the Car Crash Case: From Concussion to Courtroom

This presentation bridges the gap between medical science and trial practice in traumatic brain injury litigation. It covers how brain injuries are defined, how they are diagnosed, and how lawyers can present them persuasively to judges, juries, and adjusters.

Thomas Crosley, Crosley Law - San Antonio, TX

Thomas Crosley, Crosley Law - San Antonio, TX
11:00 am

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Subrogation and Liens

Does Medicare require a set aside? Does Medicaid get the child's recovery? Are you familiar with hospital lien legislation in 2019 and 2021 and whether a freestanding ER can file a lien? If you don't know the answers to these questions, come learn these issues and more!

Guy D. Choate, Webb, Stokes & Sparks, L.L.P. - San Angelo, TX

Guy D. Choate, Webb, Stokes & Sparks, L.L.P. - San Angelo, TX
11:45 am
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)
Friday Afternoon, Aug. 28, 2026
Presiding Officer:
William M. Toles, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:05 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Serving Two Masters: The Ins and Outs of the Tripartite Relationship

Hear an analysis of the relationship between the insured, insurer, and attorney, and the conflicts that arise in the relationship, Tilley and subsequent case law, and the ethical dilemmas in knowing who you really represent.

Moderator:
Robert E. Valdez, Valdez & Treviño - San Antonio, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Patricia O'Connell Alvarez (Ret.), Fourth Court of Appeals - San Antonio, TX
John Martinez, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company - San Antonio, TX

Moderator:
Robert E. Valdez, Valdez & Treviño - San Antonio, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Patricia O'Connell Alvarez (Ret.), Fourth Court of Appeals - San Antonio, TX
John Martinez, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company - San Antonio, TX
1:05 pm

15-Minute Break
1:20 pm

0.50 hr

Common Grievance Committee Issues in Personal Injury Practice

Gain valuable insights into common issues faced by grievance committees in personal injury practice and the rules governing grievance procedures. Attorney grievance committees often scrutinize personal injury lawyers for communication lapses, case neglect, improper settlement handling, and mismanagement of trust accounts. Given the fast-paced and high-volume nature of personal injury law, missing filing deadlines or improperly distributing settlement funds are among the primary causes of disciplinary complaints.

Nicole E. Jackson, Rosenblatt Law Firm - San Antonio, TX

Nicole E. Jackson, Rosenblatt Law Firm - San Antonio, TX
1:50 pm

0.50 hr ethics

The Role of the Guardian ad Litem

This presentation explores the crucial function of the Guardian ad Litem in personal injury litigation. It guides legal professionals, insurance adjusters, or students through the lifecycle of a minor's car accident claim, highlighting why an objective voice is essential when guardians may have conflicting interests.

Michael E. Bourland, Witt, McGregor & Bourland, P.L.L.C. - Waco, TX

Michael E. Bourland, Witt, McGregor & Bourland, P.L.L.C. - Waco, TX
2:20 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

View from the Bench

Practical advice for how to conduct effective, ethical, and efficient discovery.

Moderator:
Donald H. Kidd, Perdue & Kidd - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Rosie Alvarado, 438th District Court - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Kristen Hawkins, 11th Judicial District - Houston, TX
Hon. Martin J. Hoffman, 68th District Court - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Donald H. Kidd, Perdue & Kidd - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Rosie Alvarado, 438th District Court - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Kristen Hawkins, 11th Judicial District - Houston, TX
Hon. Martin J. Hoffman, 68th District Court - Dallas, TX
3:20 pm

15-Minute Break
3:35 pm

1.00 hr

Commercial Vehicle Accidents 101

Learn about commercial vehicle litigation from the plaintiff and defense perspective. The presentation includes litigation involving tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles.

Shelly Tomlin Greco, Dallas, TX
Mitzi S. Mayfield, Underwood - Amarillo, TX

Shelly Tomlin Greco, Dallas, TX
Mitzi S. Mayfield, Underwood - Amarillo, TX
4:35 pm

0.50 hr

Combining Storytelling and Themes for Successful Outcomes

Review strategies for storytelling that resonate with the jury and judges and aligns with legal principles of negligence, liability, and compensation.

Dicky Grigg, Law Office of Dicky Grigg, PC - Austin, TX

Dicky Grigg, Law Office of Dicky Grigg, PC - Austin, TX
5:05 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 August 27, 2026
Day 2 August 28, 2026

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Conference Faculty

Price Ainsworth

Lorenz & Lorenz LLP
Austin, TX

Hon. Rosie Alvarado

438th District Court
San Antonio, TX

Hon. Patricia O'Connell Alvarez (Ret.)

Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, TX

Michael E. Bourland

Witt, McGregor & Bourland, P.L.L.C.
Waco, TX

Quentin Brogdon

Crain Brogdon LLP
Dallas, TX

Guy D. Choate

Webb, Stokes & Sparks, L.L.P.
San Angelo, TX

Thomas Crosley

Crosley Law
San Antonio, TX

Paul N. Gold

Aversano & Gold
Houston, TX

Shelly Tomlin Greco

Dallas, TX

Dicky Grigg

Law Office of Dicky Grigg, PC
Austin, TX

Hon. Kristen Hawkins

11th Judicial District
Houston, TX

Hon. Martin J. Hoffman

68th District Court
Dallas, TX

Nicole E. Jackson

Rosenblatt Law Firm
San Antonio, TX

Andy Jones

Sawicki Law
Dallas, TX

Donald H. Kidd

Perdue & Kidd
Houston, TX

Judy Kostura

Sorrels Law
Austin, TX

Catherine Marsolan

Wright & Greenhill, P.C.
Volente, TX

John Martinez

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
San Antonio, TX

Mitzi S. Mayfield

Underwood
Amarillo, TX

Henry L. Moore

Moore Bomben
Austin, TX

Meredith Smith

Law Office of Richard J. Presutti, P.C.
Houston, TX

Robert E. Valdez

Valdez & Treviño
San Antonio, TX

Katherine M. Wyatt

Skelton & Woody PLLC
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Quentin Brogdon—Chair

Crain Brogdon LLP
Dallas, TX

Price Ainsworth

Lorenz & Lorenz LLP
Austin, TX

Muhammad S. Aziz

Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
Houston, TX

Donald H. Kidd

Perdue & Kidd
Houston, TX

Judy Kostura

Sorrels Law
Austin, TX

Henry L. Moore

Moore Bomben
Austin, TX

William M. Toles

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Robert E. Valdez

Valdez & Treviño
San Antonio, TX

Paul Wingo

Hamilton Wingo, LLP
Dallas, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.75 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 11.75 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 5.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 11.50 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed . Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – Expected – 11.75 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 14.10 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.75 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 11.75 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 5.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 11.50 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – Expected – 11.75 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 14.10 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Aug 27-28, 2026 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Aug 27-28, 2026

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $425.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
Last day for $525.00 Regular pricing: Aug 12, 2026
$625.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $380.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
Last day for $470.00 Regular pricing: Aug 12, 2026
$560.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $340.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
Last day for $420.00 Regular pricing: Aug 12, 2026
$500.00 for registrations received after this time

Paralegal Rate
Last day for $295.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
Last day for $365.00 Regular pricing: Aug 12, 2026
$435.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Aug 21, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Aug 24, 2026

Individual
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
$625.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $470.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
$560.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $420.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
$500.00

Paralegal Rate
Last day for $365.00 Early Bird pricing: Apr 3, 2026
$435.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Aug 21, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Aug 24, 2026

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

We’ve arranged a room block at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center for event attendees. Information about the room block, including how to book and access the discounted rate, will be provided via email as it becomes available. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and book early, as rooms are limited and based on availability!

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in Classroom 105 which is located on level M1 of the AT&T Conference Center.

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The Car Crash Seminar

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 27, 2026

Friday Morning, Aug. 28, 2026

Friday Afternoon, Aug. 28, 2026

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

Eve Legal

ProCare Injury Specialists

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