Year 1 Learning Objectives

* Understand the unique liability and damages considerations specific to commercial motor vehicle accidents.
* Manage the initial notice of loss, preserve critical evidence, and establish a defensible claim file from the outset.
* Assess scene evidence, driver behavior, and non-accident factors like hiring, training, and maintenance practices.
* Analyze crash dynamics, medical records, and aggravating factors to accurately determine exposure.
* Coordinate timely discovery, expert inspections, and documentation to support both liability and damages analysis.
* Apply knowledge of truck anatomy and inspection procedures to uncover issues affecting claim value and strategy.
* Develop initial evaluations to guide reserve setting, resolution planning, and litigation strategy.
* Collaborate throughout litigation, from discovery to trial prep, contributing actively to legal strategy.
* Identify high-exposure indicators and evaluate opportunities for early settlement or mediation.
* Gain insight into CMV trial structure, key defense themes, and how to support trial teams effectively.