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

1. EVALUATING THE CASE
   9:00 - 9:30, Douglas J. Blue
   1. Initial Considerations
   2. Client Interview Pointers
   3. Recognizing an Auto Defect Case
2. KEY ELEMENTS OF UM/UIM COVERAGE
   9:30 - 10:45, David W. Orlandini
   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
   11:00 - 11:30, David W. Orlandini
   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
   11:30 - 12:30, Shawn Dingus
   1. Legal Elements of a Subrogation Claim
   2. Typical Documentation Necessary
   3. Subrogation of PIP
   4. ERISA
   5. Medicaid
   6. Medicare
   7. Bankruptcy
5. PRE-LITIGATION ACTIVITY
   1:30 - 2:15, Sean Harris
   1. Choice of Venue
   2. Discovery
   3. Locating and Preparing Experts
   4. Establishing Damages
   5. Voluntary Disclosures
   6. Pre-Trial Motions Practice
6. ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
   2:15 - 3:15, Shawn Dingus
   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
7. TRIAL: BEYOND THE BASICS
   3:30 - 4:30, Douglas J. Blue
   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

DOUGLAS J. BLUE is a member of the Columbus firm of Blue & Blue, L.L.C., where his main areas of practice are personal injury, including premises liability; intentional tort and auto collisions; and medical malpractice, including orthopedics, cosmetic procedures, internal medicine, surgical related injuries, cancer and neurological. He is a frequent lecturer for National Business Institute on subjects related to his areas of practice. Mr. Blue is a member of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Columbus and Ohio State bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from Wittenberg University, and his J.D. degree and M.S.L. degree, magna cum laude, from Vermont Law School.

SEAN HARRIS is a partner with Kitrick, Lewis & Harris in Columbus. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) with a triple major in philosophy, geography, and environmental Studies. While in college, he was a member of OWU's comedy improv troupe. Mr. Harris earned his law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law, where he was a finalist in the AAJ Trial Advocacy Competition and earned the CALI Award in Trial Practice. He also clerked for the firm of Frank A. Ray Co., L.P.A. during law school. Mr. Harris has served on the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ) as the chair of the New Lawyers, Negligence, and Product Liability sections. In 2007, he received OAJ's Distinguished Service Award. He is a director of the Central Ohio Association for Justice. Mr. Harris focuses his practice on wrongful death, insurance and personal injury litigation.

DAVID W. ORLANDINI is an attorney with the Westerville law firm of Brian J. Bradigan, Inc., where he practices in the areas of litigation, product liability, railroad litigation, insurance defense and political subdivision liability. He earned his B.A. degree from Alma College and his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School. Mr. Orlandini is a member of the Columbus (member, Small/Solo Law Firm Section) and Ohio State (member, Board of Directors, Litigation Section) bar associations and the Defense Research Institute (member, Product Liability Section).

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