Massachusetts CLE - Personal Injury Courses
Massachusetts CLE
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Cross-Examination of the Negative Defense Medical Examination
Personal injury cases produce no shortage of experts, primarily medical experts, who are ready, trained and available to deliver testimony on the injuries of the plaintiff. Typically recruited by the medical insurance companies to perform an Insurance Medical Examination (IME), these medical experts, all of whom are paid for their testimonies, will submit that there were no damages suffered by the plaintiff and no sustained injuries. The medical experts enlisted are typically quite skilled, co... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Anatomy of a Car Accident Case
There are more than 6 million car accidents per year in the United States and more than 300,000 in New York alone. An understanding of how to successfully navigate a car accident case, particularly in New York, is an essential part of an attorney’s repertoire. This CLE course will cover the issue from beginning to end, including meeting with the client, getting the necessary information to submit a Personal Injury Protection claim and initiating a lawsuit. The course is comprehensive, addressing... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Preserving Issues In The Trial Court
A seasoned trial attorney is well-spoken, organized and quick-thinking. But beyond the ability to swiftly maneuver and strategize as testimony unfolds, attorneys must also be thinking ahead to the possibility of an appeal. In those instances, preserving issues at trial is the best weapon an attorney has. More importantly, failing to preserve issues will almost ensure a failed appeal. This in-depth CLE course will explain why issue preservation is so critical, the rules and regulations that requ... More Info
$291General Credit -
Breathing Life Into the Dreaded Justification Defense
Most criminal defense attorneys have their tried and true strategies for obtaining an acquittal and though every case needs to be determined on its own merit, there are some defenses that are rock-solid, and others that are more of a gamble. But there aren’t too many who put forth the justification defense often. As it already implies the admission of a criminal act, defense attorneys are starting out with a handicap, which is why most attorneys would advise their client to plead out.... More Info
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Ethical Considerations in No-Fault Litigation
Ethical obligations exist in practically every industry, but few are bound by them quite the way the legal system is. These obligations extend even in the realm of no-fault litigation, where theoretically, the lines of culpability have been clearly and pre-emptively drawn. In fact, in an area where legal lines can sometimes be blurred, ethical obligations may prove even more critical. This CLE course will offer a thorough explanation of the ethical obligations of no-fault litigation such as how... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Critical Events in a Medical Malpractice Case: From Initial Client Interview Through Trial
The successful development of a Medical Malpractice claim begins even before a single form is filed. Attorneys must be on the look-out for cases that can be resolved, and learn to avoid those that cannot be settled. Everything from the initial interview through the trial must be carefully evaluated and orchestrated the selection of an expert, discovery matters, objections, direct and cross examination of witnesses, selection and presentation of evidence, hearsay, openings and closings. All of... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Winning Nursing Home Claims: A Practical Guide
The combination of an aging population with a slew of examples of abuse by nursing homes has led to a steep rise in nursing home litigation. This CLE course will offer a step-by-step review of the proper techniques and strategies for litigating these cases including how to evaluate the claims, selecting parties to name as defendants and the critical role of experts. The course will also offer a complete overview of statutes such as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA),... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
New Jersey Civil Trial Practice
There are many factors that affect the outcome of a civil trial, but none tilt the scales so dramatically as preparation. This CLE course will explain everything attorneys, from the brand new to the well-seasoned, need to know to ensure they are prepared for every aspect of the trial. The course will explain the various steps attorneys must take in their preparation as well as provide a detailed explanation and schedule for planning for civil trial. More Info
$291General Credit -
Depositions: Procedures and Strategies
Successful trial attorneys know the importance of a good deposition. Their effectiveness is more than a matter of their content, but also how they are defended. This CLE course will explain the parameters under which a deposition should be taken, how to maintain a clear record for motions and trials, techniques for implementing depositions at trial, strategies for preparing and protecting witnesses, avoiding common mistakes in deposing witnesses and for participating in and defending deposit... More Info
$552General Credits -
Happy Together: A Guide to Aggregate Settlements
Isn’t it lovely when everyone agrees? In Aggregate Settlements, two or more parties represented by the same attorney come to resolution on claims, defenses or pleas. And though it’s unlikely that getting to that point was simple, coming to resolution should mark the end of the complications. But Aggregate Settlements carry with them their own set of issues and guidelines. This CLE course will review them all, the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, what constitutes consent and the advant... More Info
$341.25Total Credits0.5 Ethics
