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Live CLE Seminar
Personal Injury Basics
June 21, 2012 • Columbia, SC

 

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit Course – Personal Injury BasicsThis introductory course is designed to assist attorneys in handling a diverse set of personal injury cases. LawReviewCle's experienced personal injury attorneys will guide you through a personal injury claim from beginning to end, focusing on important issues such as settlement negotiation, medical records and effective trial tactics.

 

With our unique live classroom settings, attendees will have the opportunity to personally receive valuable guidance from our expert presenters. Don't miss this chance to sharpen your skills in this competitive area of legal practice. Sign up today!

 

The following key topics will be discussed:

 

  • Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death
  • Considerations in Obtaining Medical Records
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Local Court Procedure

 

Agenda Register Now

 

12:30 – 01:00

Registration

 

 

01:00 – 01:30

Legislative and Regulatory Considerations

 


  • Medical Malpractice
  • Accident Injury
  • Products/Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death

 

 

01:30 – 02:00

Types of Damages

 


  • Pain and Suffering
  • Medical Bills
  • Lost Wages
  • Compensatory
  • Loss of Consortium

 

 

02:00 – 02:45

Medical Records

 


  • Obtaining (Authorizations, Subpoenas)
  • Substance
  • What is Discoverable?
  • Patient Privacy (Admissibility/Confidentiality)
  • Medical Records' Role in Motions, Depositions and at Trial

 

 

02:45 – 03:00

Break

 

 

03:00 – 03:30

Insurance, Liens and Subrogation

 


  • First-Party Benefits
  • Tortfeasor's Coverage/Colossus
  • Liens (Medicaid and Medicare/Hospital/Workers' Comp)

 

 

03:30 – 03:45

Expert Examination/Testimony

 


  • State Requirements
  • Types of Experts (Biomechanic/Vocational/Accident Reconstruction)

 

 

03:45 – 04:00

Procedural Steps in Trial

 


  • Discovery
  • Pre-Trial Motions/Pleadings
  • Settlement Procedure
  • Post-Trial Motions

 

 

04:00 – 05:00

Ethical Considerations

 


  • Setting Appropriate Attorney's Fees
  • Handling Excess Claims
  • Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Conflicts of Interest

 

CLE Course Speakers: David F. Stoddard

 

cle credit course speakerAttorney David F. Stoddard

 

The David F. Stoddard Law Firm – Columbia, SC

 

David F. Stoddard graduated from Clemson University in 1982 and University of South Carolina school of Law in 1985.

 

He served as an Assistant Solicitor for the Tenth Judicial Circuit from 1986 - 1994. He practiced law in the Waldrep & Stoddard firm from 1994 - 2006 and has been in Solo Practice since 2006.

 

His practice is primarily a trial practice including criminal defense, personal injury and domestic practice.

 

He has been an instructor for Police Officer Certification Courses and an adjusct professor for law courses at Anderson University.

 

Live CLE • Personal Injury Basics

June 21, 2012 • Columbia, SC
CLE Credit Course in Columbia, SC
Credits:

SC CLE credits: 2.75 hours

SC CLE ethics credit: 1 hour

Total SC CLE credits: 3.75 hours

This course has been approved by the South Carolina Bar.

 

Location:
SpringHill Suites Columbia Downtown/The Vista

511 Lady Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Directions

Note: Parking is on your own.

 

Time:

Start 01:00 PM – Finish 05:00 PM

 

Tuition:

$200 First Registrant

Add Associate $150 dollars*
Add Paralegal $150 dollars*

Special: Young Lawyers, with under four (4) years acceptance to the Bar, may use coupon code YL25 to receive a $25 discount when checking out.

 

Register Now

Note: If registering three (3) days before the event, or at the door, your course materials will be sent to you via e-mail.

 

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