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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 - 9:30, Jon A. Lafferty
   1. Initial Considerations
   2. Client Interview Pointers
   3. Recognizing a UM/UIM Case
2. KEY ELEMENTS OF UM/UIM COVERAGE
   9:30 - 10:30, Nathan R. Boyd
   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 - 11:30, Nathan R. Boyd
   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 - 12:15, Nathan R. Boyd
   1. Legal Elements of a Subrogation Claim
   2. Typical Documentation Necessary
   3. ERISA
   4. Medicaid
   5. Medicare
   6. Bankruptcy
5. ETHICAL TRAPS TO AVOID
   1:15 - 2:15, Nathan R. Boyd
   1. Who is the Client?
   2. Multiple Representation
   3. Fee Agreements and Retention
   4. Guarding Against Malpractice
6. PRE-LITIGATION ACTIVITY
   2:15 - 2:45, Jon A. Lafferty
   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, Jon A. Lafferty
   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, Jon A. Lafferty
   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

NATHAN R. BOYD is an attorney with the Toledo law firm of Munger Co., L.P.A., where he concentrates his practice in the area of insurance defense. Mr. Boyd has previously lectured to attorneys on insurance law issues. He is also a lecturer in law at the University of Toledo College of Law, where he teaches Insurance Law. He is a member of the American, Ohio State, and Toledo bar associations. Mr. Boyd earned his B.A. and B.S. degrees from Ohio University, his M.B.A. degree from the University of Toledo College of Business and his J.D. degree from the University of Toledo College of Law.

JON A. LAFFERTY is a partner in the Toledo law firm of Lafferty, Gallagher & Scott, LLC. Mr. Lafferty has been an attorney for more than 37 years and focuses his practice on medical malpractice, insurance law and personal injury law. He is admitted to the bar in Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit. He is a member of the Toledo and American bar associations, the Toledo Area Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio Association for Justice and The American Association for Justice. Mr. Lafferty has lectured on personal injury areas of law for the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Lafferty earned his B.S. Degree from Bowling Green State University and his J.D. degree from Ohio Northern University.

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