There are more than 6 million car accidents per year in the United States and more than 300,000 in New York alone. An understanding of how to successfully navigate a car accident case, particularly in New York, is an essential part of an attorney’s repertoire. This CLE course will cover the issue from beginning to end, including meeting with the client, getting the necessary information to submit a Personal Injury Protection claim and initiating a lawsuit. The course is comprehensive, addressing potential issues such as an attorney’s initial cost/benefit analysis prior to accepting a case, and how to determine whether to pursue a trial or settle the case. The course will also take into account and offer strategies and tactics to handling the dynamic elements such as client credibility, injury analysis and insurance coverage with regards to settlement.