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Personal Injury Law for Paralegals

Understand your role in the prosecution or defense of a personal injury lawsuit.

Personal injury cases make up a vast percentage of civil litigation. This course will advise you on what sort of claims encompass personal injury; and the nuts and bolts of various causes of action that are brought involving these claims. It will also provide you with real-world practice tips on how to effectively contribute to the successful outcome of a personal injury lawsuit, whether your firm represents the plaintiff or defendant.

61 minutes
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Agenda

Introduction

  • Civil Litigation - Torts
  • What Is Personal Injury Law? (What It Is, and What It Is Not)
  • Paralegal's Importance in the Prosecution or Defense of a Case
  • Client Interaction

Personal Injury Law

  • Standards of Proof
  • Elements of a Cause of Action
  • Negligence/Gross Negligence
  • Wrongful Death
  • Sexual Assault
  • Other Causes of Action/Intentional Torts
  • Where Criminal Law Meets Personal Injury

Paralegal's Role in Personal Injury

  • Paralegal's Role
  • Written Discovery
  • Third-Party Discovery
  • Depositions
  • Liens

Conclusion

  • What Is the Goal?
  • Closing a File
  • Questions and Answers
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This course was last revised on January 18, 2022.

Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Matt Kelley

Matt Kelley

Howry Breen & Herman LLP

  • Trial attorney, Howry Breen & Herman, LLP, Austin, Texas
  • Civil litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury litigation
  • Top Ten Person Injury Attorney in Texas under 40 for 2022, 2023, NAOPIA, Attorney Intel Top 50 Attorney in Austin for 2022
  • Member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Austin Bar Association, and Austin Young Lawyers Association
  • Texas Tech Law Review, comment editor
  • J.D. degree, magna cum laude, Texas Tech University School of Law; B.A. degree, Texas A&M University
  • Can be contacted at [email protected], 512-474-7300, or 1900 Pearl Street, Austin, Texas 78705
Christopher Lavorato

Christopher Lavorato

Howry Breen & Herman LLP

  • Partner with Howry, Breen & Herman, LLP, a record-setting trial law firm primarily serving plaintiffs in the state of Texas
  • Routinely represents clients in federal and state courts in cases alleging product defect, aviation mishaps, wrongful death, personal injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, clergy abuse, and sexual assault
  • Successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated cases for over 20 years
  • Frequently provides pro-bono services to those in need, including military veterans
  • Recognized as Martindale-Hubbel AV rated, one of Austin’s Top Attorneys, and California and Texas Super Lawyers
  • Prior military officer and UH-60 Blackhawk pilot; FAA-certified commercial pilot (IFR / VFR)
  • J.D. degree, Santa Clara University School of Law; B.A. degree, University of San Francisco
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or 512-439-4137
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Product ID: 409474
Published 2022
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