Upcoming CLE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Champion Your Client's Cause and Win
As an attorney who handles nursing home malpractice claims, you know that such litigation is entirely different from other types of malpractice litigation. You must devote an enormous amount of time, energy and resources just to keep up with a wide range of laws and unique issues. But now there's a single source you can turn to for the specialized information you need to successfully manage such cases.
This information-packed seminar distills volumes of exhaustive research into useful strategies that will help you prove or disprove that a nursing home has caused injury. Let us walk you through all the steps in a nursing home malpractice claim and show you how to make decisions that support your case - from investigation through litigation and every step in between. Attend and get up-to-date on laws pertinent to nursing homes and how typical cases move through the legal system - knowledge that will prepare you to overcome daunting legal hurdles. Don't miss this opportunity to focus in-depth on case management techniques that pave the way to a favorable outcome - for every client you represent.
Minimize the impact that the "Wandering Resident" presents.
Make persuasive arguments to establish causation.
Drive your points home clearly in your opening argument.
Understand who your client really is to avoid ethical conundrums.
Evaluate nursing home cases properly.
Identify how an advance directive impacts your case.
AGENDA
THE IMPACT OF STATE AND NATIONAL ACTIVITY ON NURSING HOME LITIGATION
D. Nathan Hughey, 9:00 - 10:00
Examine and Interpret New State Regulations
How Federal Regulations Are Changing
Gain Valuable Insight from Reported Cases and Awards
COMMON TYPES OF CLAIMS BEING FILED AND LITIGATED
Kimberly Barone, 10:15 - 11:00
How to Detect Decubitis Ulcers and Other Progressive Failures and Omissions of Care
Was the Injury Precipitated by Medication, Prescription or Administration Failures?
Signs That An Injury Resulted From An Untoward Incident
The Unique Challenge the “Wandering” Resident Presents
INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES
Daniel S. Haltiwanger, 11:00 - 12:00
Clear Up Misconceptions About Nursing Home Cases
Evaluating Nursing Home Cases – Proceed With Caution
Make Sure You Identify Correct Parties
Investigation Practices That Will Pay Off
The Simple Truth About Establishing Causation
The Biggest Problems When Conducting Case Analysis
How-to's for Identifying Causes of Action in Initial Pleadings
EFFECTIVE DISCOVERY IN NURSING HOME LITIGATION
Shannon L. Felder, 1:00 - 2:15
Know the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
How to Obtain and Review Medical Records and Public Records
Draft Appropriate Interrogatories
Analyze Information and Prepare for Litigation
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO NURSING HOME MALPRACTICE
Shannon L. Felder, 2:30 - 3:30
How An Advance Directive Impacts a Case
Understand Who the Client Really Is
Determine If the Client Is Competent
Resolve Conflicts of Interest Early On
Be Clear on The Role of Ethics Committees
ISSUES INVOLVED IN TAKING THE CASE TO TRIAL
Gary W. Poliakoff, 3:30 - 4:30
Opening Arguments: Points You Must Drive Home
Special Litigation Techniques for Nursing Home Cases
Tips for Making a Persuasive Argument
Send the Right Message During Closing Arguments
How to Fairly Determine Damages
Examples of Appellate Litigation Under the Nursing Home Acts
Is Tort Reform Changing Nursing Home Litigation?
