This is a BASIC level course, intended for those who occasionally handle automobile accident cases and those who are new to the practice area. It will provide a primer on understanding uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) motorist coverage in insurance policies and help you to identify whether you are taking a case that has the potential for a significant recovery…or not.
UM/UIM coverage is a key aspect of automobile insurance coverage. If the plaintiff you represent has suffered injuries, and the tortfeasor responsible has no insurance or only the minimum insurance coverages, chances are you are going to need to figure out whether and what UM/UIM coverage is available to your client. Many questions arise when dealing with UM/UIM issues, including:
Under what policies could my client turn for UM/UIM coverage?;
How do I settle with the tortfeasor for the limits of his policy without jeopardizing my UIM claim?
What sort of "offsets" apply to the UM/UIM coverages?;
What is the order of policy coverages and what do I need to know about subrogation?;
What types of damages are covered by UM/UIM coverage?
If I need to arbitrate the UM/UIM claim against my client’s own carrier – what should I know?
Is there an "art" to settling UM/UIM claims?
What are the statutes of limitation periods that apply to claims for UM/UIM benefits?
Could I have a "bad faith" claim if my client’s insurance company won’t pay UM/UIM benefits?
Are these benefits available to persons other than the driver of a vehicle?
Can UM/UIM benefits be "stacked"?
The highly experienced faculty for this encore PBI seminar will answer these questions and more, offering you a practical and straightforward approach to understanding underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage in Pennsylvania.
What your colleagues said:
Fantastic program – do more on this topic!
Excellent forms in the book, they are very helpful
Panel was great! Best I’ve ever seen!
Good hands on advice
Useful to know the updated law after Koken
Course Planner: Arthur S. Novello, Esq.
Don’t Want to Travel? Take the Course Live on the Web! The CLE Board now permits you to earn up to four credits online (sorry: online credits cannot be carried forward). This course is offered via live webcast simultaneously with the satellite broadcast.
Click here to register for the live webcast. Then stay in the comfort of your home or office on Fri., Nov. 12 as you join hundreds of your colleagues to catch up on the latest developments. Important note: Call Customer Service about credit in other jurisdictions or in other professions.
Course Materials
Course Book (2010-6145) — $69
Audio CD (ACD-6145) — $39
Audio CD & Book Set (ACDS-6145) — $99
To order course materials, please call PBI`s Customer Service Department at 1-800-247-4724.
If you are ordering course materials separately, please allow two weeks after the program for the shipment of books and 4 to 6 weeks for shipment of the CDs and book/CD sets. Include $6.00 shipping & 6% Pa. Sales tax on all orders.
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Credit Information
3 Total CLE credits (No Ethics)
Dates & Locations
Please note: Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to every event.
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Bar Association of Lehigh County – Live via Simulcast
1114 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA
