Motor vehicle accident litigation is complex and the stakes can be high. Taking on a motor vehicle accident file can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. As well, the pending reform of Bill 198 and its proposed changes and the new Rules of Civil Procedure as of January 2010 will have a significant impact on motor vehicle accident claims and how motor vehicle litigation is handled.

Whether you’re a defence or plaintiff counsel, in order to secure the best results for your client and to avoid making serious and costly errors, it is critical that you have a thorough knowledge of the law, and the strategies and tactics for winning your case.

Osgoode Professional Development’s 3rd Annual Managing and Litigating Motor Vehicle Accident Claims program was designed to give you in-depth coverage of the key areas of motor vehicle accident litigation. An exceptional faculty of top litigators from the plaintiff and defence bar, experienced mediators and medical professionals will give you a comprehensive and practical guide to winning motor vehicle accident cases. They will guide you through the pitfalls that lie in wait for the unwary, and how to avoid them. You will learn not only what the law is today but where it is going with proposed Bill 198 amendments and the new civil procedure rules. You’ll also get up-to-the-minute practical advice, strategies, tips and tools you need to know to win your case.

Plus! Don’t miss the optional half-day workshop, Choosing Experts and Using Their Reports to Win Your Case, for a thorough overview of the principles and fundamentals governing selecting, analyzing and using expert reports to win your case.

Chairs

Leonard H. Kunka, Thomson, Rogers           

Susan E. Gunter, Dutton Brock LLP

OPD Program Lawyer

Bill Luby

wluby@osgoode.yorku.ca