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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.

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.

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.

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. 2021 highlights include:   Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including negotiating with the insurance adjuster, working effectively with opposing counsel, managing insurance bad faith claims, and guidance on preparing for trial. The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, UM/UIM cases, Zoom courtroom trials, admittance of seatbelt evidence, combating implicit bias, and proving mental anguish damages. A summary of current legislative issues and outcomes affecting motor vehicle litigation. Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured. Earn up to 11.00 hours of MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour of ethics credit.

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.   2020 program highlights: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including working up the case, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, depositions and cross-examining witnesses, and guidance on preparing for trial The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, truck wrecks, dram shop liability, low property damage cases, filing for damages, and using evidence effectually Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured Learn about the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of common spinal injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions Judicial perspective on what does and doesn’t work well at trial Earn up to 11.00 hours of MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours of ethics credit

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.   2019 program highlights: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including negotiating with the insurance adjuster, depositions and cross-examining witnesses, and guidance on the use of medical records The latest on hot topics such as Texas auto policies, truck wrecks, rideshare litigation, low property damage cases, and new advertising rules for attorneys Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, ERISA, workers’ comp, hospital liens, state and local employees, and disability plans Judicial perspective on what does and doesn’t work well at trial and a mediator’s perspective on what happens in the parties’ rooms when the other isn’t looking Advice on how to better manage wellness as an attorney in this demanding and stressful profession Attendees also receive a bonus eSupplement after the conference, affording them the opportunity to earn their full 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE credit hours for the year!

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 leave with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms.   2018 program highlights: Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including working up the case, guidance on the use of medical records, and presenting and crossing doctors The latest on hot topics such as auto product liability cases, ridesharing claims, autonomous vehicles, and low property damage cases Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, ERISA, workers’ comp, hospital liens, state and local employees, and disability plans Insight into innovative technology and accident reconstruction resources to support your electronic trial presentation Judicial perspective on what does and doesn't work well at trial and a mediator’s perspective on what happens in the parties’ rooms when the other isn’t looking Earn up to 11.25 hours of MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours of ethics credit, while networking with your fellow professionals Come early on Thursday for our new program The Anatomy of a Car Crash Case for an introduction to the issues explored in-depth in the Seminar.

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. Come away with the definitive set of resource materials including sample forms.   2017 program highlights: Gain practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including working up the case, managing client expectations, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, guidance on the use of medical records, persuading the jury, and making effective opening statements and closing arguments Hear a summary of current legislative issues and outcomes affecting personal injury attorneys Obtain an overview of Texas auto policies, including truck wrecks, damages, ride-sharing service claims, and more Examine the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, ERISA, workers’ comp, hospital liens, state and local employees, and disability plans Learn about the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of common spinal injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions Explore the innovative technology and accident reconstruction resources to support your electronic trial presentation Hear the judicial perspective on what does and doesn't work well in jury trials Earn up to 11.00 hours of MCLE credit, including 2.50 hours of ethics credit Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!

The 21st Annual Insurance Law Institute is a unique forum for practitioners of all experience levels to interact with bench, bar, risk managers, adjusters and policyholders to discuss the latest developments in the insurance law industry. 2016 highlights include: Explore the insured’s right to independent counsel following the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling in Davalos. The View from the Appellate Bench featuring Hon. J. Brett Busby, Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Hon. Tracy Christopher, Fourteenth Court of Appeals, and Hon. Gregg Costa, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and moderated by Robert M. (Randy) Roach Jr., Roach & Newton, L.L.P. Practical advice and tips for handling coverage litigation from the insured's perspective. The Anatomy of an Insurance Claim in Bankruptcy and what the insurance practitioner needs to know when an insured or insured person goes into bankruptcy. ​An Update on Removal, Diversity Jurisdiction and Improper Joinder with Andrew R. Kunau, The Travelers Companies. Survey Decades of Unexpected, Accidental, and Wild Changes in Insurance Law Practice with J. Mark Lawless, McGuireWoods LLP, Brian S. Martin, Thompson Coe, and Michael Sean Quinn, Attorney at Law. Examine potential losses and liability arising out of product recalls and similar incidents in Total Recall: The Ins and Outs of Coverage for Product Recalls and Chipotle-Like Incidents. Dr. William J. Chriss presents the meaning of, and etymology behind, numerous terms of art commonly found in insurance policies. Invaluable networking opportunities with program faculty and attendees at Thursday Evening's Reception. The Institute is presented by The University of Texas School of Law and the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

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. Come away with the definitive set of resource materials including sample forms. Hear an overview of Texas auto policies, truck wrecks, auto-product liability claims, damages, and more Gain practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel including working up the case, managing client expectations, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, guidance on the use of medical records, financially affordable ways to try cases, cross-examining witnesses, and persuading the jury Review the admissibility of collision reports and how to most effectively use police officer testimony Analyze how social media is being mined and the ethical considerations of getting it submitted into evidence Examine the role distracted driving plays in a collision and its impact on verdict value Learn the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, worker’s comp, hospital liens, state and local employees and disability plans Discover practical ways to find life balance and happiness as a lawyer in this demanding and stressful profession Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program.

The 20th Annual Insurance Law Institute is a unique forum for practitioners of all experience levels to interact with bench, bar, risk managers, adjusters and policyholders to discuss the latest developments in the insurance law industry. 2015 highlights include: Retired Justice Craig T. Enoch, Enoch Kever PLLC, Austin, TX, provides the latest developments from the Texas Supreme Court Gain practical tips and strategies for getting insurance companies to pay on claims Put your Stowers knowledge to the test in an interactive examination of the validity of Stowers demands and learn valuable tips on how to submit a Stowers case to a jury Justice J. Brett Busby, Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Houston, TX, Judge Mark B. Greenberg, Dallas County Court at Law No. 5, Dallas, TX, and Scott P. Stolley, Thompson & Knight LLP, Dallas, TX, evaluate common problems with error preservation Explore assignments and trials through Gandy/Seger and their progeny with R. Brent Cooper, Cooper & Scully, P.C., Dallas, TX, and John T. Smithee, Templeton Smithee Hayes Heinrich Russell LLP, Amarillo, TX Learn about emerging trends and recent developments in cyber insurance, auto claims, energy, and construction Corporate Policyholders’ Most Common Insurance Questions and How to Answer Them discusses important issues to in-house counsel clients Invaluable networking opportunities with program faculty and attendees at Thursday Evening's Reception Earn up to 13.25 hours of credit including 2.25 hours of ethics credit  The Institute is presented by The University of Texas School of Law and the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

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. Come away with the definitive set of resource materials including sample forms.   2015 program highlights: An update on current legislative issues and outcomes affecting personal injury attorneys An overview of Texas auto policies, truck wrecks, auto-product liability claims, damages, and more Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel including managing client expectations, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, guidance on questioning the treating doctors, financially affordable ways to try cases, the most effective ways to use technology in the courtroom, and more Explore the role distracted driving plays in a collision Learn the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, worker’s comp, hospital liens, state and local employees and disability plans Discover practical ways to find happiness as a lawyer in this demanding and stressful profession Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program.