Michigan CLE - Personal Injury Courses
This is a listing of Personal Injury CLE Courses for Michigan. Please make your selection below of Michigan CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Discovery in a Tractor Trailer Case
Truck crash litigation is unlike standard vehicular cases. This CLE course will take you step-by-step through the truck crash litigation process to ensure success. The course will also address court order which may seek the restriction of movement with regards to exigent evidence and will include a discussion on preserving vital documents as well as the advantageous use of the Freedom of Information Act. More Info
$291General Credit -
Effective Deposition Strategies in Nursing Home and Medical Malpractice Cases
Depositions are a fairly standard feature in trial strategy. In nursing home care cases, they fulfill a very necessary and fundamental element in building your case. This CLE course will explain the purpose of a deposition and perhaps more importantly, identify what many mistakenly believe a deposition should be used for. The course will identify the various individuals to target for deposition, important information in how to depose these witnesses, effective preparation, testimonies and admiss... More Info
$291General Credit -
Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in Your Case
Expert witnesses are a critical component in assisting attorneys by making sure the client’s best interest is at the forefront of a case. Making sure everyone is on the same page, verifying the quality and quantity of available documentation, theories of liability and the cause of damages are all essential in increasing the likelihood of success. This CLE course will address the importance of the initial witness retention as well as their support throughout the trial. The course is des... 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 -
Ethical Considerations of Litigation Funding
Litigation funding, also known as legal funding, provides much needed assistance to accident victims. And yet, critics of the practice claim that it raises extensive ethical issues, and directly impacts the attorney client relationship and issues of privilege. This CLE course will explain litigation funding specifically as it applies to personal injury attorneys and their clients. The course will review the merits of assisting clients, analyze the secondary market that such funding creates, and... More Info
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Healthcare Arbitration Agreements: Developments in the Law, and Hurdles to Enforcement
While the law is rapidly evolving, binding arbitration agreements between nursing homes and their residents is currently enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. And yet, these agreements have faced consistent hostility from courts and legislatures. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of these agreements in the context of nursing homes and provide strategies and practical approaches to drafting and enforcing these agreements. More Info
$291General Credit -
How Not to Lose Your Case at a Plaintiff’s Deposition
Defending a plaintiff in a deposition opens up a complex set of potential pitfalls. This CLE course will present a defense lawyer’s perspective on the potential weaknesses and issues that might arise at a deposition. The course will help the participants recognize and overcome these potential issues. Preparation for and deposition of witnesses to achieve goals will be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Conduct and Defend Expert Depositions under New Jersey Law and Procedure
Preparing an expert witness is tricky and the relevant Rules of Court in New Jersey are a must to ensure a successful deposition. This CLE course will review those rules and explain how to defend an expert deposition as well as provide strategies for conducting an adverse expert witness deposition. More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Find the “Smoking Gun” to Win Your Case
Even the most complex cases have that one detail, the “smoking gun” that will tip the case to a win. This CLE course will explain how to find that detail and use it to your client’s advantage. Using tried and true tips and strategies to discover what will make the difference between a resounding win and a loss, the course will focus on examples from the presenter’s trip and fall and slip and fall premises cases, auto collisions, staircase accidents, med mal and product liability cases,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Jury Selection: Strategies for Winning Your Case
Jury selection involves an understanding of psychology, group dynamics and inherent bias. But are there ways to use jury selection to tip the scales in your client’s favor? This CLE course will explain the difference between selecting and de-selecting a jury, and the use of rhetorical questioning to preempt introductory statements. The course will explain how to use arguments to arm your jurors during deliberations and neutralize bias against your side. More Info
$291General Credit
