Training Course Syllabus:

Get Up to Speed on No-Fault Law and Procedure

Build a solid foundation for your no-fault practice with the latest legal updates and practical tips from expert faculty from both sides of the table. Explore the intricacies of coverage and thresholds, fine-tune your arbitration skills and refine your third-party litigation approaches. This course is a must-attend for any no-fault or personal injury practitioner - register today!

• Trace the life of a claim in the insurance company and glimpse the decision making on coverage, benefits and thresholds.
• Review the details of filing a claim and ensure it's in compliance with all the regulations and deadlines.
• Explore the most effective defense approaches and learn to maximize their potential.
• Understand how examinations under oath differ from standard discovery.
• Choose the most effective resolution method: find out when the claim should go to arbitration.
• Walk through both the arbitration and trial procedure to speed up the process and avoid pitfalls.
• Find out what common blunders can seriously jeopardize the case and how to avoid or correct them.
• Get practical tips for handling out-of-state coverage.
• Get the latest update on legislative activity and recent court rulings that are shaping the no-fault practice.

INSURANCE COMPANY MANAGEMENT OF A CLAIM
9:00 - 9:45, John J. Rossillo

• Major Coverage Considerations
• Benefits, Exclusions and Thresholds
• Definition and Interpretation of “Basic Economic Loss”

APPLICANTS CASE INTAKE AND FIRST STEPS
9:45 - 10:45, Steven J. Neuwirth

• When, Where and How to File the Claim?
• Sample Forms and Notices
• Dealing With the No-Fault Adjustor
• Determining Priority of Claims

RESPONDING TO THE NO-FAULT CLAIM AND BASES FOR DENIAL
11:00 - 12:00, Mitchell Lustig

• Examinations Under Oath vs. Discovery Under Rules of Civil Procedure
• Common Defenses
• Medical Necessity
• Proximate Cause
• Use or Operation
• Treatment Not Ascertainable Within One Year of the Date of the Accidents
• Fraud
• Disqualification of the Medical Provider
• Defective No-Fault Assignment
• Timing Considerations in Denial

ARBITRATION AND TRIAL FOR APPLICANTS
1:00 - 2:15, William Considine, Brett Hausthor and Steven J. Neuwirth

• When to Arbitrate?
• Arbitration Procedure
• Court Procedure
• What to Include in the Arbitration Submission
• Discovery and Motions/Pleadings
• Preparing for the Arbitration and Trial
• Expert Examination
• Help the Fact Finders Get All the Relevant Information
• Tips for Third-Party No-Fault Litigation
• Handling Out-of-State PIP and No-Fault Coverage
• Common Mistakes to Avoid

ARBITRATION AND TRIAL FOR DEFENSE
2:30 - 3:30, William Considine, Brett Hausthor and Gail L. Ritzert

• What to Include in the Arbitration Submission
• Discovery and Motions/Pleadings
• Preparing for the Arbitration and Trial
• Expert Examination
• Help the Fact Finders Get All the Relevant Information
• Tips for Third-Party No-Fault Litigation
• Handling Out-of-State PIP and No-Fault Coverage
• Common Mistakes to Avoid

LEGISLATIVE AND CASE LAW UPDATE
3:30 - 4:30, Mitchell Lustig

Seminar Summary:

This course is a must-attend for any no-fault or personal injury practitioner. (see full course description)

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