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1. Evaluating the Case
2. Key Elements of UM/UIM Coverage
3. Reductions and Offsets
4. Subrogation and Liens
5. Ethical Traps to Avoid
6. Pre-Litigation Activity
7. Arbitration and Mediation
8. Trial: Beyond the Basics

1. EVALUATING THE CASE
   9:00 - 9:45, William L. Berry
   1. Initial Considerations
   2. Client Interview Pointers
   3. Recognizing an Auto Defect Case
2. KEY ELEMENTS OF UM/UIM COVERAGE
   9:45 - 10:30, John D. Stobbs
   1. Understanding the Statutes
   2. Case Law and Legislative Update
   3. Policy Coverage Considerations
   4. Policy Exclusions and Limitations
   5. Hit and Run Coverage
   6. Policy Arbitration Requirements
   7. Stacking Coverage and Who Pays?
   8. Rental Vehicles
3. REDUCTIONS AND OFFSETS
   10:45 - 11:15, William L. Berry
   1. Collateral Source
   2. Direct Indemnity for Medical Expense and for Basic Reparations Benefits
   3. Damages Paid by or on Behalf of Party Responsible for the Injury
   4. Damages Paid under the Policy in Settlement of a Liability Claim
   5. Damages Paid under Disability Benefit Law
   6. Workers' Compensation
4. SUBROGATION AND LIENS
   11:15 - 12:00, William L. Berry
   1. Legal Elements of a Subrogation Claim
   2. Typical Documentation Necessary
   3. Subrogation of PIP
   4. ERISA
   5. Medicaid
   6. Medicare
   7. Bankruptcy
5. ETHICAL TRAPS TO AVOID
   1:00 - 2:00, Kevin J. Babb
   1. Who is the Client?
   2. Multiple Representation
   3. Fee Agreements and Retention
   4. Guarding against Malpractice
6. PRE-LITIGATION ACTIVITY
   2:00 - 2:45, Kevin J. Babb
   1. Choice of Venue
   2. Discovery
   3. Locating and Preparing Experts
   4. Establishing Damages
   5. Voluntary Disclosures
   6. Pre-Trial Motions Practice
7. ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
   3:00 - 3:45, Kevin J. Babb
   1. Motion to Compel Arbitration
   2. Mandatory or Voluntary Arbitration
   3. How the Adjuster's Settlement Authority is Restricted
   4. Arbitration Pros and Cons
   5. Proactive Steps to Avoid Bad Faith Claims
   6. Scope of Review
8. TRIAL: BEYOND THE BASICS
   3:45 - 4:30, John D. Stobbs
   1. Jury and Non-Jury Venue
   2. Proving and Disputing Damages
   3. Introducing Evidence
   4. Utilizing Forensic Science
   5. Accident Reconstruction
   6. Demonstrating Injury Impact
   7. Direct and Cross-Examination
   8. Effective Opening and Closing Statements
   9. Motions Practice during Trial
   10. Anticipating an Appeal: Framing Issues for Appeal

KEVIN J. BABB is a sole practitioner in Edwardsville, where his areas of practice include personal injury defense, insurance coverage litigation and commercial litigation. He has previously lectured on uninsured and underinsured motorist law for National Business Institute. Mr. Babb has 20 years of practice in insurance coverage defense. He is a member of the Madison County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association (past member, Insurance Law Section) and the Illinois Association of Defense Council (past member, Insurance Law Section). Mr. Babb earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Illinois.

WILLIAM L. BERRY is the principal member of William Berry & Associates, LLC, with its principal office in Collinsville, Illinois. The practice of his current firm encompasses litigation, including workers' compensation, automobile liability, product liability, and insurance coverage issues, as well as a wide range of general practice issues including probate planning and estate administration. Mr. Berry commenced his practice as an associate with the firm of Oehmke, Dunham, Boman & Leskera, having clerked with that firm commencing in 1972. He joined the successor firm of Dunham, Boman & Leskera, as a partner, in 1982. Mr. Berry remained associated with that firm until July 1, 2008, at which time the principal practice of that firm was terminated. He has been recognized as a member of the Leading Lawyers Network for his expertise in product liability, automobile litigation and personal injury litigation. Mr. Berry has been a frequent lecturer for National Business Institute since 1992, writing and lecturing referable to probate practice and estate administration as well as litigation issues. He also has lectured for the ICLE, most recently referable to insurance coverage issues. Mr. Berry earned his undergraduate degree from Millkin University and his J.D. degree from Washington University Law School.

JOHN D. STOBBS is a partner with Stobbs & Sinclair, Ltd., where his main areas of practice are personal injury law, wrongful death law, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, business/commercial litigation, discrimination-age/gender/race/employment and trial practice. Mr. Stobbs is a member of the American, Illinois State and Madison County bar associations, and The Missouri Bar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit; the U.S. District Court, Southern District, Illinois; the U.S. District Court, Middle District, Illinois; the U.S. District Court, East District, Missouri; the U.S. Court of Claims and the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. Mr. Stobbs is board-certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He earned his B.S. and J.D. degrees from St. Louis University and his Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University.

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