Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims: How to Serve Your Clients More Effectively - on CD

• An uninsured motorist carrier may reduce amounts owed under an uninsured motorist provision by the amount of settlement proceeds the insured receives from a non-motorist defendant -- a tavern that sold alcohol to a driver of an uninsured vehicle that struck a pedestrian.
• In a case in which an uninsured motorist struck the insured as she walked across the street, a trial court erred in holding that a personal liability "umbrella" insurance policy, which did not include uninsured motorist coverage, should be read to include such coverage because the insureds did not reject coverage in writing.
• A trial court erred in dismissing a claim against an uninsured motorist carrier after the plaintiff failed to file a fourth summons on an uninsured motorist within one year of the last unsuccessful attempt when the plaintiff’s first three attempts to obtain service of process on the uninsured motorist were returned "not to be found in my county."
• The requirement of TCA 56-7-1201(a)(2) for written rejection of UM benefits or selection of UM benefits lower than liability limits is met when an insured signs an application containing the lower selection but neglects to initial the block provided for that purpose.

Because this is a CD audio seminar you enjoy:

• Fast, convenient learning without any out-of-office time lost;
• No travel-related expenses or complications;
• The perfect affordable way to update yourself rapidly on current laws.

One more reason to purchase CD: Your audio conference leader

Laura Bishop

Laura W. Bishop helps people who have been severely injured due to the fault of others. Laura has experience in cases involving medical malpractice, products liability, and other acts of negligence; however, Laura focuses her practice on assisting victims of automobile and trucking accidents against drivers whose carelessness caused harm. She has assisted individuals who have suffered serious injuries, including amputation of limbs, spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and orthopedic injuries. Laura also assists individuals who have suffered harm as a result of negligence by property owners, including restaurants and hotels.

Laura’s experience in personal injury litigation also includes representing people who have been injured at work. Laura has represented people who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, back injuries, injuries to their legs, knees, arms, and shoulders in worker’s compensation claims against their employers.

Laura is very active in the Nashville legal community. She serves on the board of the Lawyers’ Association for Women as Newsletter Editor. She is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Association for Justice, and the Tennessee and American Bar Associations.

Laura also volunteers in the community. Currently she serves on the Fund Development Committee for Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. She has also served on the Davidson County Foster Care Review Board.

A native of Nashville, Laura graduated from Rhodes College and the University of Tennessee College of Law.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims: How to Serve Your Clients More Effectively - on CD

• An uninsured motorist carrier may reduce amounts owed under an uninsured motorist provision by the amount of settlement proceeds the insured receives from a non-motorist defendant -- a tavern that sold alcohol to a driver of an uninsured vehicle that struck a pedestrian.
• In a case in which an uninsured motorist struck the insured as she walked across the street, a trial court erred in holding that a personal liability "umbrella" insurance policy, which did not include uninsured motorist coverage, should be read to include such coverage because the insureds did not reject coverage in writing.
• A trial court erred in dismissing a claim against an uninsured motorist carrier after the plaintiff failed to file a fourth summons on an uninsured motorist within one year of the last unsuccessful attempt when the plaintiff’s first three attempts to obtain service of process on the uninsured motorist were returned "not to be found in my county."
• The requirement of TCA 56-7-1201(a)(2) for written rejection of UM benefits or selection of UM benefits lower than liability limits is met when an insured signs an application containing the lower selection but neglects to initial the block provided for that purpose.

Numerous questions can arise when dealing with uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM) claims:

• What is the proper procedure to bring the UM carrier into the suit?
• What liens and offsets are appropriate?
• What duties are owed to the UM carrier, and what duties does the UM carrier owe?

Get the answers to these questions and get practical tips for dealing with UM motorists by participating in the all-new Tennessee Attorneys Memo audio conference, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims: Practical Tips for Tennessee Practitioners.

Your Audio Conference Agenda

• Coverage issues in light of recent holdings of Tennessee appellate courts
• When and how to bring an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) carrier into a lawsuit
• Service of process issues
• Proof issues in John Doe suits
• Liens and offsets
• Your client’s duties to the UM carrier and the UM carrier’s duties to your client
• Arbitration and other settlement issues

September 16, 2010

You risk nothing by ordering this CD, because we will refund every penny, no questions asked, if you are in any way dissatisfied with this audio conference.

Because this is a CD audio seminar you enjoy:

• Fast, convenient learning without any out-of-office time lost;
• No travel-related expenses or complications;
• The perfect affordable way to update yourself rapidly on current laws.