WSAJ Auto Cases 2014 – “Revving up Your Auto Case”
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Co-Chairs: David Abeyta and Molly K. Crowley
6.5 CLE Credits Approved
8:30-8:40 Welcome and Introduction
David Abeyta and Molly Crowley
8:40-9:00 Start Your Engine: Case Selection
JD Smith, Seattle
9:00-9:30 Reducing the Toll: Medical Liens, including Hunter Donaldson
Darrell Cochran, Tacoma
9:30-10:00 Stuck in First Gear: PIP Problems
Megan Hale, Yakima
10:00-10:20 Detour Ahead: On-the-Job Auto Collisions
David Snell, Tacoma
10:20-10:35 BREAK
10:35-11:05 Aggressive Driving: How to Attack (or Use) Biomechanical Experts
Sam Elder, Kirkland
11:05-11:25 Distracted Driving: Cell Phones, Texting and much more
Kevin Coluccio, Seattle
11:25-11:45 Finding a Route to Full Recovery: Additional Coverage Sources
Dan Hannula, Tacoma
11:45-12:15 Stopping at the Tollbooth: Medicare, Medicaid, and ERISA Updates
Steve Shaw, Issaquah
12:15-12:45 LUNCH
12:45-1:15 Giving Your Demand More Gas: Settlement Demand Innovations
Jean Magladry, Bellevue
James Mathis, Insurance consultant, Reno, Nevada
1:15-1:45 Picking Your Route: District Court v. MAR
Shirley Bluhm, Tumwater
1:45-2:15 Defensive Driving: Defense Medical Exams & Records Reviews
Shelly Speir, Tacoma
2:15-2:45 Getting to the Pole Position: Overcoming Common Obstacles to Proving Damages in Auto Cases
Jay Flynn, Kennewick
2:45-3:00 BREAK
3:00-3:30 Increase Your Miles per Gallon: UM/UIM Litigation – 10 Tips for Record-Setting Results
Terry Abeyta, Yakima
3:30-4:00 Driving Your Case Home: Winning a Case before Opening Statement
Brad Fulton, Everett
4:00-4:20 Building Your Own Auto Practice
Favian Valencia, Yakima