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, Written by Paul D. McCormick
Presented by Paul D. McCormick in Buffalo and Michael A. Riehler in Syracuse

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

PLAINTIFF'S CASE INTAKE AND FIRST STEPS
9:45 - 10:45, Written by F. David Rusin
Presented by William Considine, F. David Rusin and Thomas J. McCorry in Buffalo, and William Considine and Mary Anne Theiss in Syracuse

• 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, Written by Paul D. McCormick
Presented by Paul D. McCormick in Buffalo and Michael A. Riehler in Syracuse

• 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 PLAINTIFFS
1:00 - 2:15, Written by F. David Rusin
Presented by William Considine, F. David Rusin and Thomas J. McCorry in Buffalo, and William Considine and Mary Anne Theiss in Syracuse

• 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, Written by Audrey A. Seeley
Presented by William Considine and Thomas J. McCorry and Audrey A. Seeley in Buffalo, and William Considine, Walter L. Meagher Jr. and Mary Anne Theiss in Syracuse

• 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, Written by Audrey A. Seeley
Presented by Audrey A. Seeley in Buffalo and Walter L. Meagher Jr. in Syracuse

Seminar Summary:

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

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