PD: Training: Auto Accidents Case Analysis
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What is the SOL's role in deciding whether to file a lawsuit?

  • Determines the case's jurisdiction
  • Sets the timeframe for discovery
  • Limits the time to initiate legal action (correct)
  • Guides the calculation of damages
  • How should 'policy limits searches' influence demand letters?

  • Not at all, as they're irrelevant to case facts
  • To tailor demands within the reachable coverage (correct)
  • To inflate the demand amount
  • To decide the number of defendants
  • Why are client education and treatment timeline crucial in medical management?

  • To speed up litigation
  • For precise scheduling of court dates
  • To ensure informed consent for procedures
  • For documenting treatment progress and legal leverage (correct)
  • What determines the necessity of multiple demands?

    <p>New information affecting policy coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a 'worker's compensation cross-over' relevant in auto accidents?

    <p>If an accident occurs during work-related travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Wheel of Justice' metaphor emphasizes what aspect of case management?

    <p>Patience and systematic progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of an attorney becoming a witness in their client’s case?

    <p>Potential disqualification from the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of preserving evidence like 'black box' data in auto accident cases?

    <p>For a detailed reconstruction of the accident events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the intake phase be approached in auto accident cases?

    <p>As a critical foundation-building step</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's the significance of 'lien vs. insurance vs. workers' compensation' in case management?

    <p>It outlines different avenues for client treatment funding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key stages mentioned by Oscar for the initial phase of handling a case?

    <p>Intake, investigation, and deciding whether to resolve or file for litigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When visiting the scene of an accident, what is an appropriate step to take according to the provided answer?

    <p>Ask for witnesses and surveillance footage, and leave letters door to door for potential contacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the video, which of these is considered a pivotal aspect of 'gathering additional information'?

    <p>Getting medical insurance info, prior accident data, and confirming UM coverage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the pre-litigation phase, what actions are essential for preparing the case?

    <p>Requesting letters of representation and preserving critical evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial step in investigating defendants in auto accident case management?

    <p>Checking social media, public records, and conducting a DMV license plate search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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