Auto And Truck Claims, Accidents & Litigation

6.0 MCLE Credits
4.0 Skills; 1.0 Professional Practice, 1.0 Ethics

Program Description
Trying or resolving a motor vehicle case requires an understanding of the latest developments and trends in automobile tort law. Designed to familiarize attorneys with the intricacies of automobile litigation in New York State, this program will include an overview of the latest developments in underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage, mediation and ADR proceedings, and the use of biomechanical experts. Experienced practitioners will provide practical information you can use to prepare an automobile case from the claim stage through discovery and trial.

Topics to be Covered Include
> Client contact and investigation
> Starting the lawsuit, discovery, and depositions
> Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Supplementary Uninsured Motorist (SUM) coverage arbitration
> Evaluating damages and use of biomechanical experts
> Ethical concerns in mediation and ADR proceedings

Client Contact and Investigation from NYSBA on Vimeo.

Program Chair
Joanna M. Roberto, Esq. | Goldberg Segalla, LLP

Speakers
Garry Brock, Jr., Esq. | CED Technologies, Inc. | Annapolis, MD
Jonathan A. Dachs, Esq. | Shayne, Dachs, Sauer & Dachs, LLP | Mineola
Terrence McCartney, Esq. | Reiner Slaughter & McCartney | Rye
Jill C. Owens, Esq. | Goldberg Segalla, LLP | White Plains
Tina Pecuszok, Esq. | Nationwide Insurance | Toledo, OH
Robert J. Permutt, Esq. | Nationwide Insurance
Andrew Smiley, Esq. | Smiley & Smiley, LLP | NYC

Pricing
NYSBA Member: $175
Non-Member: $275

Program Co-Sponsors
Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
Committee on Continuing Legal Education