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2025 The Car Crash eConference

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2025 The Car Crash eConference
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The Car Crash Seminar is the ultimate program for practitioners of all experience levels. In-depth fundamentals take you from initial client contact through trial or settlement, and come away with a definitive set of resource materials and sample forms. Highlights include:
 Practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel, including managing client expectations, negotiating with insurance adjusters, guidance on the use of medical records, making effective opening statements and closing arguments, and more.
The latest hot topics such as Texas auto policies, UM/UIM cases, low property damage cases, and commercial vehicle accidents.
Guidance on the ever-changing rules regarding Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ comp, ERISA, hospital and child support liens, and self-funded vs. insured.
A discussion on the use of medical illustrations to support your electronic trial presentation.
Judicial perspectives on what does and doesn't work well in jury trials.
Earn up to 11.75 hours of MCLE credit, including 4.00 hours of ethics credit.Enhance your car crash knowledge. Regardless of your experience level, you don’t want to miss this program!

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides No Materials

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 11.75 | 4.00 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, OK, PA
  • Specialization: Insurance Law | Civil Appellate Law | Civil Trial Law | Personal Injury Trial Law
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 9/30/2026

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1. Texas Auto Policies (Oct 2025)

Henry L. Moore

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Session 1 —43 mins 0.75 | 0.25 ethics

Texas Auto Policies (Oct 2025)

Statutory and case law that impact different coverage under Texas automobile policies. 

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Henry L. Moore, Moore Bomben - Austin, TX

2. What’s New in UM/UIM Law: Case Law, Strategy, and Pitfalls (Oct 2025)

Thomas Crosley, Shawn Mechler

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What’s New in UM/UIM Law: Case Law, Strategy, and Pitfalls (Oct 2025)

This presentation addresses recent cases impacting UM/UIM cases, as well as strategies and tips for prosecuting and for defending uninsured and under-insured motorist claims and bad faith litigation.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Thomas Crosley, Crosley Law - San Antonio, TX
Shawn Mechler, Crosley Law - San Antonio, TX

3. Avoiding Difficult Clients (Oct 2025)

William J. Chriss

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Session 3 —27 mins 0.50 | 0.50 ethics

Avoiding Difficult Clients (Oct 2025)

Lawyers are faced with many ethical challenges both in representing, and in deciding whether to represent, all kinds of people and entities. Identify what lawyers need to know to hopefully prevent, or if necessary disengage from, inappropriate representations involving difficult clients.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

William J. Chriss, The Snapka Law Firm - Corpus Christi, TX

4. Negotiating with Insurance Adjusters (Oct 2025)

Nadia Bettac

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Negotiating with Insurance Adjusters (Oct 2025)

Learn how to ensure you have properly prepared your adjuster, and the insurance company, to get the case settled for your client before mediation or negotiations.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Nadia Bettac, Bettac Advocacy and Mediation, PLLC - Austin, TX

5. Fifth Amendment: The Right Way and The Wrong Way (Oct 2025)

Anjali Nigam

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Fifth Amendment: The Right Way and The Wrong Way (Oct 2025)

This presentation focuses on the application of the Fifth Amendment in a discovery context. 

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Anjali Nigam, The Nigam Law Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX

6. Low Property Damage Cases (Oct 2025)

Brian L. Mincher

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Session 6 —42 mins 0.75

Low Property Damage Cases (Oct 2025)

Prosecuting and defending personal injury cases with minor property damage can present challenges. Hear about the experiences and strategies from the plaintiff and defense perspectives.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Brian L. Mincher, Burress Law PLLC - McKinney, TX

7. Non-Economic Damages, Post-Gregory v. Chohan (Oct 2025)

Quentin Brogdon

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Session 7 —43 mins 0.75

Non-Economic Damages, Post-Gregory v. Chohan (Oct 2025)

In June of 2023, the Texas Supreme Court issued Gregory v. Chohan, a blockbuster new opinion on non-economic damages that raised as many questions as it provided answers. Where do we now stand in the wake of Gregory?

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Quentin Brogdon, Crain Brogdon LLP - Dallas, TX

8. How to Defend a Corporate Representative for Deposition or Trial (Oct 2025)

Jeff Ray

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Session 8 —29 mins 0.50 | 0.25 ethics

How to Defend a Corporate Representative for Deposition or Trial (Oct 2025)

An examination of the strategies and techniques to effectively prepare and protect a company representative during a deposition or trial, including thorough pre-deposition preparation, understanding relevant legal rules, making strategic objections to improper questions, and ensuring the witness provides accurate and limited testimony that aligns with the company's interests.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Jeff Ray, Ray | Peña Law Firm - San Antonio, TX

9. Medical Bills in Car Crash Cases (Oct 2025)

Hon. Peter M. Kelly, Morgan A. McPheeters

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Session 9 —47 mins 0.75

Medical Bills in Car Crash Cases (Oct 2025)

Whether you’re an experienced trial lawyer or tackling your first car crash case, proving and challenging medical expenses can be daunting. Break down the nuts and bolts of this critical damages element, as well as more advanced strategies and recent case law impacting this ever-evolving area of the law.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Hon. Peter M. Kelly, Kelly Watkins McPheeters LLP - Houston, TX
Morgan A. McPheeters, Kelly Watkins McPheeters LLP - Dallas, TX

10. Trying the Case with No Economic Damages (Oct 2025)

Adam J. Blake

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Session 10 —29 mins 0.50

Trying the Case with No Economic Damages (Oct 2025)

Trying a car crash case without presenting economic damages has become more common in recent years. There are many reasons to do this. Learn the benefits and ways to successfully present your case to a jury without medical bills and lost wages.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Adam J. Blake, Blake Law PLLC - Houston, TX

11. Serving Two Masters: The Ins and Outs of the Tripartite Relationship (Oct 2025)

Christy Amuny

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Serving Two Masters: The Ins and Outs of the Tripartite Relationship (Oct 2025)

Hear an analysis of the relationship between the insured, insurer, and attorney, conflicts that arise in the relationship, Tilley and subsequent case law, and the ethical dilemmas in knowing who you really represent.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Christy Amuny, Germer PLLC - Beaumont, TX

12. Subrogation and Liens: Medicare, Medicaid and Hospitals (Oct 2025)

Judy Kostura

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Session 12 —44 mins 0.75 | 0.50 ethics

Subrogation and Liens: Medicare, Medicaid and Hospitals (Oct 2025)

Does Medicare require a set aside? Does Medicaid get the child's recovery? Are you familiar with hospital lien legislation in 2019 and 2021 and whether a freestanding ER can file a lien? If you don't know the answers to these questions, come learn these issues and more!

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Judy Kostura, Sorrels Law - Austin, TX

13. If I Knew Then What I Know Now (Oct 2025)

Dicky Grigg

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Session 13 —28 mins 0.50 | 0.25 ethics

If I Knew Then What I Know Now (Oct 2025)

Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Dicky Grigg, Law Office of Dicky Grigg, PC - Austin, TX

14. Using Medical Illustrations to Advocate (Oct 2025)

Justin B. Demerath, Lindsay Coulter

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Session 14 —32 mins 0.50

Using Medical Illustrations to Advocate (Oct 2025)

Explore how to create accurate and effective medical demonstrative aids that can be utilized to communicate the mechanism of injury and convey complex medical issues in a clear and simple way. Through visual presentation, learn the process of how to create and incorporate medical illustrations to educate adjusters, judges, and juries.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Justin B. Demerath, O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC - Austin, TX
Lindsay Coulter, ION Medical Designs, LLP - Castle Rock, CO

15. Discovery in Car Crash Cases: Navigating Discovery to Avoid Another Crash (Oct 2025)

Paul N. Gold

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Discovery in Car Crash Cases: Navigating Discovery to Avoid Another Crash (Oct 2025)

A discussion about the discoverability and admissibility of medical records and medical bills, discovery involving non-retained experts, handling adverse medical exams, responding to discovery requests and motion for protection practice. 

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Paul N. Gold, Aversano & Gold - Houston, TX

16. View From the Bench (Oct 2025)

Justin Hill, Hon. Amy Clark Meachum, Hon. Leah Robertson, Hon. Manpreet Singh

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View From the Bench (Oct 2025)

Practical advice for how to conduct effective, ethical, and efficient discovery.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Justin Hill, Hill Law Firm - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Amy Clark Meachum, 201st Judicial District Civil Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Leah Robertson, Judge of the 385th District Court - Midland, TX
Hon. Manpreet Singh, Harris County Civil Courthouse - Houston, TX

17. Commercial Vehicle Accidents 101 (Oct 2025)

Shelly Tomlin Greco, Jennifer Mauer Lee

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Session 17 —61 mins 1.00

Commercial Vehicle Accidents 101 (Oct 2025)

Learn about commercial vehicle litigation from the plaintiff and defense perspective. The presentation includes litigation involving tractor-trailers, commercial vehicles, and commercial buses.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Shelly Tomlin Greco, Dallas, TX
Jennifer Mauer Lee, Fee Smith & Sharp, LLP - Dallas, TX

18. Combining Storytelling and Themes for Successful Outcomes (Oct 2025)

Will Moye

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Combining Storytelling and Themes for Successful Outcomes (Oct 2025)

Review strategies for storytelling that resonate with the jury and judges and aligns with legal principles of negligence, liability, and compensation.

Originally presented: Aug 2025 The Car Crash Seminar

Will Moye, Moye Law Firm - Houston, TX