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About the Program Whether you are contemplating taking your first motor vehicle accident case, or you are a seasoned practitioner wanting the most up-to-date and critical information in the motor vehicle accident arena, this telephone seminar series will be the best way you can enhance your skills to better serve your clients’ needs. Get beneficial results for your practice and your clients by participating in these seminars designed to provide you with guidance on how to work up an automobile accident case. It is a series that you cannot afford to miss, if you want to stay on top of your game. 52 Y EARS OF E XCELLENCE CLE M o B a r www. mobarcle. org Interactive Telephone Seminars MCLE hours for each part 2.4 Part III qualifies for 1.2 Ethics hours e Part I: Thursday February 14, 2013 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. CT Part II: Thursday March 7, 2013 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. CT Part III: Thursday April 11, 2013 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. CT Does not qualify for Kansas Credit Screening the Case PART ONE BASICS OF HANDLING AN AUTO ACCIDENT CASE Understanding Insurance Issues and Coverage PART TWO Ethics, Mediation, and Hot Topics PART THREE

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Page 1: MoBar CLE | Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Case

About the ProgramWhether you are contemplating taking your first motor vehicle accident case, or you are a seasoned practitioner wanting the most up-to-date and critical information in the motor vehicle accident arena, this telephone seminar series will be the best way you can enhance your skills to better serve your clients’ needs. Get beneficial results for your practice and your clients by participating in these seminars designed to provide you with guidance on how to work up an automobile accident case. It is a series that you cannot afford to miss, if you want to stay on top of your game.

52 Years of excellenceCLE

MoBar

www.mobarcle.org

InteractiveTelephoneSeminars

MCLE hours for each part

2.4Part III qualifies for 1.2 Ethicshourse

Part I:ThursdayFebruary 14, 201312:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. CT

Part II:ThursdayMarch 7, 201312:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. CT

Part III:ThursdayApril 11, 201312:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. CT

Does not qualify for Kansas Credit

Screening the CasePART ONE

BASICS OFHANDLINGAN AUTOACCIDENT CASE

Understanding Insurance Issues and Coverage

PART TWO

Ethics, Mediation, andHot Topics

PART THREE

Page 2: MoBar CLE | Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Case

What is a Telephone Seminar?After registering for the program, MoBarCLE will send you a confirmation notice by e-mail or fax. A few days before the program, you will receive instructions, by e-mail or fax, that will include a toll-free telephone number to call on the day of the seminar, and the web address to download the written course materials. You can listen to the program in your office, home, or car -- wherever you have access to a touch-tone telephone.

Part I: Screening the Case

Part II: Understanding Insurance Issues and Coverage

Part III: Ethics, Mediation, and Hot Topics

A. Preliminary InvestigationB. Highlights of the “Typical Case”C. The Mechanics of Auto Collisions and Issues Relating to Accident ReconstructionD. Obtaining Information from the Roadway • Obstructions • Surface Conditions • Visibility • Traffic Control Devices

A. Auto Insurance Coverage in Missouri: Statutory Requirements and Selected Case LawB. The Basics of the Automobile Liability Insurance Policy

A. Ethics Issues Related to Automobile Litigation • Contingent Fee Agreements • Advertising and Solicitation • Ex Parte Contacts with Physicians and Expert Witnesses

ModeratorCynthia M. Kush HaehnelAttorney at LawSt. Charles

SpeakerSidney E. WheelanTatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan, LLCMoberly

Tyson MutruxThe Mutrux Law FirmSt. Louis

SpeakerAnthony L. MartinSandberg Phoenix &von Gontard, PCSt. Louis

Joshua S. DavisSandberg Phoenix &von Gontard, PCSt. Louis

SpeakerScott S. BethuneDavis, Bethune & JonesKansas City

Christian L. FaiellaTatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan, LLCMoberly

Speaker

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C. Uninsured/Under Insured Motorist Coverage ConsiderationsD. Bad Faith Law in Auto Insurance Coverage Cases

B. ADR – How Mediation WorksC. Hot Topics • Juror Non-Disclosure - Procedures in Jury Selection with Rule 69.025 • Billed Versus Paid Admissibility of Medical Bills

Speaker

E. Examination of Vehicle Systems or Specific PartsF. Soft Tissue Injury Auto Accident CasesG. Early Discussions with the Insurance Company

ModeratorCynthia M. Kush HaehnelAttorney at LawSt. Charles

ModeratorDonna M. WhiteAttorney at LawJefferson City

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Send payment to: The Missouri Bar, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119, phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013 or 573-635-4128, FAX 573-659-8931. Paid registrations may be received by mail, phone, fax, or online at www.mobarcle.org.

Please make payment by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.

The Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Case B

Are you registering as a: m dial-in participant m additional listener

Name _________________________________________________

If you are registering as an additional listener, please provide the name of the dial-in participant on the line below:

Name __________________________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________

P.O. Box ________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________

Phone _________________________ Fax _____________________

Bar Number (if admitted in Missouri) _________________________

E-Mail __________________________________________________ (Required for link to download course materials)

m Check m Am.Exp. mMasterCard m VISA m Discover

Debit/Credit Card No. ______________________________________

Expiration Date ___________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________ (Required for credit card purchase)

Register online:Visit our website and browse our online catalog at www.mobarcle.org.

Register by phone:Toll-free at 1-888-253-6013or 573-635-4128

Register by fax:Fax your registration to 573-659-8931. Please include your MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express information.

Register by mail:Send the completed registration form with payment to The Missouri Bar, CLE Department, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119.

Register Early!To reserve space, please register seven days in advance of the seminar you plan to attend. Please make payment by check, credit card or debit card. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.

Easy Ways to Register4 Convenience:Besides the convenience of not going to a conference center and paying parking fees, you can sit back and enjoy two-hour live telephone seminars on The Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Case.

Course materials:A few days before the program you will receive instructions by e-mail or fax that will include a toll-free telephone number to call on the day of the seminar, and the web address to download the written course materials. If you prefer not to download the materials, MoBarCLE will mail you a copy of the course materials for a $59 fee. You must make that designation on the registration form.

Credit:Each part qualifies for 2.4 MCLE credit hours. Part III qualifies for 1.2 Ethics hours. These seminars do not qualify for Kansas credit.

Participation:At the time of the seminar, call the toll-free number to listen to the program.

Asking Questions:At the end of the program, you can push a number on your touch-tone telephone and be placed in a queue for questions. When it’s your turn, you enter the conference call in a mode that allows your question to be heard by the speakers and the rest of the telephone audience. The speakers will then discuss the question with you.

Cancellations:We know you are busy! A colleague may attend in your place if he or she could have registered at the same price. If you are unable to attend a program, cancellation of registration must be received in writing by MoBarCLE no later than 2 business days (Monday-Friday) after the program concludes. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials and audio CD in full consideration of tuition paid. Please note: If you cancel your registration after MoBarCLE sends you the link to download the course materials, a refund will be issued less the fee for the downloadable course materials.

A Word of ThanksThose who plan and teach MoBarCLE seminars are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent, and energy make this and every MoBarCLE seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.

The Missouri Bar continues to encourage all its members, including women and minorities, to participate in the presentation of MoBarCLE programs.

Part I: February 14, 2013 - Screening the CaseRegistration Fee (includes downloadable course materials):m $125 — Dial-in participant received by January 14, 2013m $135 — Dial-in participant received after January 14, 2013m $ 95 — Each additional listener at location of dial-in participantm Free — Season Pass Holderm $ 59 — Add printed copy of course materials

Part II: March 7, 2013 - Understanding Insurance IssuesRegistration Fee (includes downloadable course materials):m $125 — Dial-in participant received by February 7, 2013m $135 — Dial-in participant received after February 7, 2013m $ 95 — Each additional listener at location of dial-in participantm Free — Season Pass Holderm $ 59 — Add printed copy of course materials

Part III: April 11, 2013 - Ethics, Mediation, and Hot TopicsRegistration Fee (includes downloadable course materials):m $125 — Dial-in participant received by March 11, 2013m $135 — Dial-in participant received after March 11, 2013m $ 95 — Each additional listener at location of dial-in participantm Free — Season Pass Holderm $ 59 — Add printed copy of course materials

m Part I m Part II m Part III (price listed is per progam)I can’t participate in the telephone seminar, but would like the:

Course materials onlym $ 59 — Printed copym $ 39 — Link to downloadAudio CD onlym $ 55 — (Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery)Audio CD and course materials (Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery)m $ 80 — Audio CD and link to download the course materials m $ 90 — Audio CD and printed copy of course materials

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MCLE hours2.4

Does not qualify for Kansas Credit

InteractiveWebinar

InteractiveTelephone Seminar

MoBar52 Years of excellence

CLE

www.mobarcle.org

MCLE hours for each part

2.4Part III qualifies for 1.2 Ethicshourse

Does not qualify for Kansas Credit

Part I:ThursdayFebruary 14, 201312:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.Central Time

Part II:ThursdayMarch 7, 201312:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.Central Time

Part III:ThursdayApril 11, 201312:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.Central Time

Screening the CasePART ONE

BASICS OFHANDLING AN AUTO ACCIDENT CASE

Understanding Insurance Issues and Coverage

PART TWO

Ethics, Mediation, andHot Topics

PART THREE

BASICS OFHANDLING AN AUTO ACCIDENT CASE