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Exhaustive coverage, in one volume, of all aspects of litigating motor vehicle accident claims, from initial investigation through filing the lawsuit, discovery, and trial. In addition to supplement material on developments in the area since 2001, the 2009 supplement includes a completely revised replacement chapter on the jury trial PLUS 90 downloadable interactive forms including sample pleadings, sample discovery, and checklists for direct examination of a health care provider and for interviewing lay witnesses.
John J. Soltys, Michael L. Schrenk, Ramona N. Hunter
Terry P. Abeyta, Jeffrey A. Beaver, Andrew Bergh, Keith A. Bolton, Thomas J. Chambers, Terrence J. Cullen, Virginia L. DeCosta, Alfred E. Donohue, Susan M. Edison, Bertha B. Fitzer, Nathan L. Furman, Halleck H. Hodgins, Laura L. Jaeger, Garth L. Jones, Robert A. Keolker, Keith L. Kessler, Jan C. Kirkwood, Karen Koehler, Richard M. Kovak, Gregory S. Lighty, A. Grant Lingg, Cynthia M. Morgan, Michael A. Nicefaro, Jr., Robert A. Richards, James L. Robenalt, Richard Sindell, Edwin J. Snook, Roy A. Umlauf
Chapter 1 The Role of the Plaintiff's Lawyer in the Investigation
§1.2 The Telephone Call and Interview
§1.3 The Initial Client Interview
§1.4 Putting the Client to Work
§1.5 Initial Investigatory Tasks
§1.6 Auto Collision Investigation
§1.7 Sample Forms and Checklists
Chapter 2 Uninsured Underinsured Motorist Claims and Litigation
§2.2 Historical Overview of UIM Statute
§2.3 Timely Notice of UIM Claims
§2.4 Arbitration Frequently Required by Policy Language
§2.5 Arbitration Procedures in UIM Cases
§2.6 Coverage Issues (Not Normally Subject to Arbitration)
§2.7 The Relationship Between the Third-Party Action and the UIM Claim
§2.8 Amount of Coverage
§2.9 Availability of UIM Award to Satisfy Government Liens and Subrogation Claims
§2.10 Bad Faith
§2.11 Attorney Fees
§2.12 Joint and Several Liability in UIM
§2.13 Modification of Policies (Endorsements)
§2.14 Collateral Estoppel Resulting From Prior UIM Award
§2.15 Appendix of Forms
Chapter 3 Commencing Litigation
§3.2 Jurisdiction
§3.3 Venue
§3.4 Requirements of a Summons and Complaint
§3.5 Service
§3.6 Tactical Factors In Commencing Litigation
§3.7 Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act
§3.8 Federal Tort Claims Act
§3.9 Sample Forms and Pleadings
Chapter 4 Statutes of Limitation
§4.2 Statutes
§4.3 Tolling The Statute of Limitation
§4.4 Non-Claim Statutes
§4.5 Amending Complaints-Relating Back
§4.6 Sample Forms and Pleadings
Chapter 5 Pleadings and Early Motions by Defense
§5.2 Appearance
§5.3 Setting Aside Default
§5.4 Change of Venue
§5.5 Answer
§5.6 Third-Party Practice
§5.7 Motions to Dismiss
§5.8 Civil Rule 11 Sanctions
§5.9 Sample Forms
§6.2 Overview of Discovery in Washington
§6.3 Limitations on Discovery
§6.4 Common Discovery Issues in Auto Accident Cases
§6.5 Duties of Counsel
§6.6 Discovery Methods
§6.7 Sample Discovery Documents
Chapter 7 Mandatory Arbitration
§7.2 Overview of Mandatory Arbitration
§7.3 Decision to Arbitrate an Auto Accident Case
§7.4 Initiating Arbitration
§7.5 The Arbitrator
§7.6 Setting the Hearing
§7.7 Prehearing Statement of Proof
§7.8 Notice of Settlement
§7.9 The Hearing
§7.10 The Arbitrator's Decision
§7.11 Appealing the Decision - Trial de Novo
§7.12 Further Reading
§7.13 Sample Forms and Model Letters
Chapter 8 Pretrial Motions
§8.2 General Pleading Requirements
§8.3 Motions to Dismiss
§8.4 Motions Relating to Pleadings
§8.5 Discovery Motions
§8.6 Motions for Summary Judgment
§8.7 Miscellaneous Motions
Chapter 9 Evaluation and Settlement
§9.2 Case Components
§9.3 Evaluating General Damages
§9.4 Considerations for Timing of Settlement Negotiations
§9.5 Negotiation
§9.6 Negotiation and Settlement Help
§9.7 Partial Settlement of Claim; Advance Payments
Chapter 10 Enforcement and Effect of Settlements
§10.2 Oral Releases
§10.3 Oral Settlements Not Presented in Open Court
§10.4 Later-Discovered Injuries
§10.5 Fraud, Misrepresentation, Mistake and Overreaching
§10.6 Voluntarily Signing and Understanding Legal Effect of Agreement
§10.7 Release of One Tortfeasor and Effect upon Remaining Tortfeasors
§10.8 General Release of All Claims
§10.9 Settlement of Claims of Minors
§10.10 Effect of Release of Insurer's Subrogation Rights
§10.11 Effect of Department of Labor & Industries Lien on Settlement
§10.12 Sample Forms
Chapter 11 Pretrial Conferences- Preparation for Trial and Settlement Promotion
§11.2 CR 16 Pretrial Conferences
§11.3 Scope and Purpose of CR 16 Pretrial Conference
§11.4 CR 16 Pretrial Conference Order
§11.5 Preparation for CR 16 Pretrial Conference
§11.6 Comparison with FRCP 16 and Federal Court Procedures
§11.7 Pretrial Conferences' Promotion of Settlement
§11.8 Federal Local Civil Rules
§11.9 CR 16 Pretrial Conference Forms
§11.10 Settlement Conference Forms
§12.2 The Trial Notebook
§12.3 The Trial Brief
§12.4 Motions in Limine
§12.5 Jury Selection
§12.6 Jury Instructions
§12.7 Documentary Evidence
§12.8 Opening Statement
§12.9 Trial Motions
§12.10 Direct Examination
§12.11 Objections
§12.12 Use of Depositions and Statements at Trial
§12.13 Demonstrative Evidence
§12.14 Expert Witnesses
§12.15 Medical Witnesses
§12.16 Lay Witnesses
§12.17 Closing Argument
§12.18 Forms and Checklists (included on the CD accompanying this deskbook)
Chapter 13 Post-trial Motions
§13.2 Motion to Poll the Jury
§13.3 Motions to Modify the Trial Result: the Basic Analytical Framework
§13.4 Correcting Clerical Errors
§13.5 Motion for Retaxation of Costs
§13.6 Frivolous Claims
§13.7 Sample Forms
Chapter 14 Successful Mediation the Mediator's Perspective
§14.2 Goals of Mediation
§14.3 Which Cases Should Be Mediated?
§14.4 Policy Limits Cases
§14.5 How to Select a Mediator
§14.6 When to Mediate
§14.7 Length of Mediation Hearing
§14.8 Who Should Attend the Mediation?
§14.9 Preparing for the Mediation
§14.10 Mediation Checklist for Plaintiff's Lawyer
§14.11 Mediation Checklist for Defense Counsel and Insurance Company Representatives
§14.12 The Role of the Mediator
§14.13 The Mediation Hearing
§14.14 How to Deal With the Mediator
§14.15 Why Mediation Works
§14.16 Why Mediation Fails-and What You Can Do About It
§14.17 Post-Mediation Follow-Up
§14.18 Conclusion
Appendix-Department of Labor and Industries Liens:Groundwork for Compromise