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Safety Policies and CDL Manuals: How to Ensure They Are Not Used Against Your Clients to Establish Liability


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Practice Area:
Trucking Law
Speakers:
Larry Hall |  Eric Miersma
Duration:
1 Hour 07 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 30 day(s) after purchase.


Description

Session Description: 

Plaintiffs are slowly turning away from Reptile Theory and adopting a new approach focusing on company safety policies and CDL manuals to establish a “duty” the motor carrier or driver violated. Join two seasoned trucking attorneys as they delve into just how these policies/manuals are being used to establish liability in trucking cases and what defense attorneys can do from the pre-suit stages through trial to prevent a violation of a policy or manual from increasing the value of your case or the verdict award.

Who Should Attend? 

  • Defense attorneys representing motor carriers or drivers in connection with commercial motor vehicle accident cases; and
  • Industry professionals and clients who are interested in learning how safety policies and state CDL manuals are being used to establish liability.

What will you learn? 

  • How plaintiff’s attorneys use company safety policies and state CDL manuals to establish a “duty” owed by the motor carrier or driver;
  • How to prepare your witnesses or clients to respond to questions about the company safety policies or state CDL manuals; and
  • Winning strategies defense attorneys can utilize from the pre-suit stages through trial to prevent a violation of a safety policy or CDL manual from increasing the value of the case or the verdict award.

Credits

Please note:

DRI will apply for CLE in your state upon request in writing to cle@dri.org. Approval times can take anywhere from 4 - 6 weeks.

During the presentation, a one-digit number will randomly appear. This will happen 3 times. Please write down each number as, together, they will serve as your "CLE Password".



Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post-Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Alaska

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.

Arizona

Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

 

California

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession included: 0
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Substance Abuse/Mental Illness that Impairs Professional Competence included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records.

 

Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession included: 0
Technology included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

Number of Accredited Hours: 
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Idaho

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: D

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Diversity and Inclusion included: 0
Mental Health included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
NLS (Non-Legal subject) included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Diversity & Inclusion included: 0
Wellness included: 
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Kansas

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Law Practice Management included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Missisippi

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Montana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Nebraska

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Substance Abuse included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

New Hampshire

As of July 1, 2014, attorneys will be reporting their own attendance to programs on a new online system. There will no longer be sponsor accreditation in NH.

New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.20
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

New York

This course was approved under the New York Approved Jurisdiction Policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Diversity and Inclusion included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

North Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

North Dakota

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Professional Conduct included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Oklahoma

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Access to Justice included: 0
Mental Health/Substance Use included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
MH/SA included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Dual included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism & Civility included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

 

Virginia

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

 

Washington

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Nexus Subject included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

West Virginia

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.20
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Wisconsin

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Wyoming

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency


Course Materials

Speaker

Larry Hall Related Seminars and Products

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC


Larry Hall, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., focuses his practice on representing local, regional, and national trucking companies throughout the litigation process. He works with his clients in all aspect of their business including immediate response investigations, safety policies/training, regulatory compliance, and general risk management. Larry's knowledge and passion for the industry has led him to be called upon to serve as lead counsel in high-exposure and difficult losses.


Eric Miersma Related Seminars and Products

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Eric Miersma is a Senior Attorney with Balestreri Potocki & Holmes in San Diego, California. He has over 20 years of experience in complex multi-party litigation, arbitration, and mediation representing Southern California builders, contractors, design professionals, trucking companies, and general business owners in state and federal court. Eric is an experienced litigator having successfully negotiated resolutions of single case claims in excess of $70 million against a public works engineer, $40 million against a trucking company arising from multiple fatality interstate tractor-trailer roll-over, and more than $7 million against a high-rise condominium builder. He is a frequent speaker to industry groups and is a published author in DRI’s own In Transit magazine. Before settling on law as a profession, Eric put himself through college driving over-the-road for Mayflower and Schneider.


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