Trying or resolving a motor vehicle case requires an understanding of the latest developments and trends in automobile tort law.

Designed to familiarize attorneys with the intricacies of automobile litigation, this seminar begins with an update and review of No-Fault, underinsured and uninsured developments. Experienced practitioners guide you through the process and provide practical information you can use to assist you in preparing for an automobile claim from the claim stage through discovery and trial.

The seminar includes an overview of the latest developments in New York’s serious injury threshold, insurance coverage, time and notice requirements, use of medical experts and no-fault from both plaintiff and defense perspectives. The program also includes a segment on ethical considerations.

Program Contents

• Update and Review of No-Fault, Underinsured and Uninsured Developments

• New York’s Serious Injury Threshold

• Medical Experts and Evaluating Damages

• Preparing for and Conducting Depositions

• Coverage Issues Affecting Automobile Litigation

• Automobile Liability from the Insurance Carrier/Broker Perspective

• SUM Coverage

• Ethical Issues

Program Speakers

Brendan F. Baynes, Esq. (Chair)
The Baynes Law Firm
—Ravena

David R. Bauer
Capital Bauer Insurance Agency Inc.
—Albany

Robert A. Glick, Esq.
Brand, Glick & Brand, PC
—Garden City

James E. Hacker, Esq.
Hacker & Murphy, LLP
—Latham

Mackenzie C. Monaco, Esq.
Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore,
Maloney & Laird, P.C.
—Albany

Peter J. Moschetti, Jr., Esq.
Anderson, Moschetti & Taffany, PLLC
—Latham

Steven J. Neuwirth, Esq.
Baker, Sanders, Barsay,
Grossman, Fass, Muhlstock & Neuwirth, P.C.
—Mineola

Total MCLE Credits      7.0

Ethics MCLE Credits     0.5

* Each additional person who uses the tapes for MCLE credit must purchase a copy of the “MCLE coursebook.”