Washington DC CLE - Personal Injury Courses
This is a listing of Personal Injury CLE Courses for Washington DC. Please make your selection below of Washington DC CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Overview of New York No Fault Claims and Litigation from a Defense Attorney Perspective
Understanding the No Fault System is the first step in understanding No Fault Litigation. This CLE course will provide a complete overview of this system and explain who is eligible for New York State No Fault benefits. The course will explain how to determine the eligible injured party and explain when claims must be paid and/or denied and will present the possible defenses to No Fault claims as well processing and strategies for defending claims when they are denied. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Neuro Anatomy for Lawyers
Lawyers are by no means medical professionals, and yet some client representation requires an understanding of anatomy, physiology and biology that is beyond the knowledge base of an attorney. This CLE course will offer the basics on musculoskeletal and neuroanatomy, and an understanding of the anatomical regions and how they may come in to play in expert witness testimony. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
What You Need to Know and Do to Try a Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Case
Chronic traumatic Encephalopathy cases require advance knowledge of neurology, neuroimaging, neuropsychology and neural science in order to be successful. This knowledge is critical for both direct examination of medical examination and perhaps more importantly for the utilization of generally accepted medical literature which is often referred to regarding medical issues related to CTE. This CLE course will explain these issues, the knowledge required and how it can be used as well how and wh... More Info
$2128.25General Credits -
Police Liability Under Section 1983: Critical Steps for the Trial Lawyer
Critical decision making is a key skill for any practicing attorney. This CLE presentation will guide you through a high-exposure death case and the fifteen most important decision that attorneys must make to both prosecute and defend. These decisions include case selection for the plaintiff, discovery for both, expert retention for both, timing and contents for dispositive motions and settlements. Cross-examinations, qualified immunity, post-trial motions and special verdict forms as well as... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Trial Preparation Skills: Personal Injury Cases
A trial is like a performance and requires a tremendous amount of rehearsal in order for the final outcome to be flawless. In the case of trials, rehearsal means developing a theory about the case, analyzing evidence, witness preparation and forming opening and closing statements. This CLE course, presented by Jeffrey M. Kimmel, a leading civil trial attorney, will explain various aspects of the trial preparation process. The course will explain the various stages including discovery, de... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Advanced Strategies for Negotiating Claims with Insurance Companies
Negotiating a personal injury settlement with an insurance company can be tricky business. This comprehensive CLE course will present time-tested strategies from experienced practitioners. Crafting powerful demand letters, recognizing bad faith agreements and how to set the tone from the start of the negotiations as well as balancing between building relationships and hardball tactics will be discussed. The course will also address quantifying pain and suffering in the form of damages,... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Rethinking Harm in Personal Injury and Negligence Cases: Using Psychosocial Evaluations to Uncover Harm
It might seem counterintuitive, but often attorneys who work in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury fail to understand the degree to which their clients have suffered. This CLE course, presented by attorney and forensic expert Mark Silver, will offer useful and humanistic tools to better understand what clients have suffered so that they can better and more holistically advocate for them. The course will explain these new tools and how to use them to more comprehensive... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Aggressive Presentation of Medical Evidence, and Other Trial Tips from a Veteran Defense Lawyer
Many in the legal field believe that jurors are swayed by emotions, bias and personal preference. This hour-long CLE course will make the case that what most influences jurors is the evidence. The course will use that as the basis for a presentation on why medical professionals should testify about critical chart entries bearing on liability, damages and proximate causes as well as the benefit of medical evidence obtained from the original author versus an expert. The course will explain the r... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Killer Depositions: Tactics, Tips, & Techniques That Can Make or Break Your Case
Fact dependent cases rely on depositions, both of your client and your opponent. This CLE course will offer a brief guide into how to properly and effectively plan for depositions including the psychological and strategic issues that come into play. Critical portions of the CPLR and Uniform Rules designed to guide attorneys though conflicts will also be presented. More Info
$552.5General Credits -
Medical Malpractice: Pick Your Cases Carefully
Case selection and early review of potential medical malpractice cases are critical aspects to your success. Medical malpractice cases, as one of the few requiring a certificate of merit prior to filing, they are frequently discussed regarding tort reform, particularly given that the settlements from these cases are often related to the severity of injury. This CLE course will discuss the importance of early review and the prevention of frivolous cases and improve your chances of success. More Info
$291.25General Credits
