Previous Speakers
Below are the details on past speakers that Twin Cities Claims Association has hosted at our Monthly Meetings. If you’re interested in attending, check out our home page for details. Thank you for visiting TCCA.
MAY 2010 LUNCH MEETING:
Donald J. Schmalzbauer of Forensic Reconstruction Services
TOPIC: Learn about how accident re-constructionists are using new technology to better evaluate and investigate automobile accidents in Minnesota.
APRIL 2010 LUNCH MEETING:
Dyan Ebert, Esq. of Quilivan & Hughes
TOPIC: Updates on Rule 68, Bad Faith Legislation and Joint and Several Liability:
(PDF Slides from Presentation)
FEBRUARY 2010 LUNCH MEETING:
Mike Skram, Esq. of Johnson & Condon
TOPIC: Social Host Liability: (PowerPoint)
Social Host Liability: Do recent Social Host Ordinances passed by many local cities (St. Paul) really have an impact on insurance claims?
JANUARY 2010 LUNCH MEETING:
Richard S. Stempel, Esq. of Stempel & Doty, PLC
TOPIC: Healthcare Provider Investigations:
Determining the Who and the How: Have you ever wondered if the medical provider you’re dealing with is a fraudulent provider? Mr. Stempel will present indicators that will help you identify whether medical fraud may exist and legal issues relating to the investigation.
DECEMBER WINTER SEMINAR:
Dr. Joseph Bocklage, M.D.
Topic – How to avoid Chronic pain with evidence based medicine:
(if any information needed contact Integrity at www.integrityme.com)
Bob Johnson – President Minnesota Insurance Federation
Topic – Mock Arbitration:
They will present evidence, take a direct and cross-examination of the claimant, and make closing arguments to the arbitrator. You will learn about various legal and factual arguments made by both claimant’s attorneys and defense attorneys at arbitration and how best to prepare your file for that eventual arbitration. The participants will engage in a discussion of the arbitration after presented for full involvement of the audience on this important topic.
Mr. Bob Hauer, Partner with Hauer, Fargione, Love, Landy & McEllistrem http://www.hfllaw.com/pubsandforms.htm
Mr. Paul McEllistrem, Partner with Hauer, Fargione, Love, Landy & McEllistrem
Kelly Sofio, Partner with Oskie, Hamilton & Sofio
NOVEMBER 2009 LUNCH MEETING:
Downloadable Materials from Presenter:
- Guide to selecting cases to send to Mediation (PDF)
- US Arbitration & Mediation “Preparation for Mediation / Claims Reps” (PDF)
- ADR Update “What is new in ADR?” (PowerPoint)
Mediation and Settlement Trends in Minnesota. As an experienced and successful mediator, Ms. Preddy will discuss the trends in settlement and mediation she has observed in recent years. The speech will discuss how a claims adjuster can prepare for successful mediation and what an adjuster should demand from plaintiff and defense attorneys to best prepare for mediation.
SEPTEMBER 2009 LUNCH MEETING:
Downloadable Materials from Presenter:
- The Iowa National Rule After Cargill v. Ace American (PowerPoint)
It has long been the law in Minnesota that insurers cannot seek contribution from other insurers for the same insured unless there is a loan receipt agreement. This is often called the Iowa National Rule. But, a recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision appears to disturb that rule and create a new method for insurers to seek contribution from each other. Come and hear Mr. Veith’s discussion of this important topic as well as the use of contractual indemnity provisions in subcontracts to shift defenses costs from contractors to subcontractors.
APRIL 2009 LUNCH MEETING:
Downloadable Materials from Presenter:
The Economic Recession and Return to Work. Messrs Kahnke & Otos will focus on how the economic downturn has changed the way we address vocational rehabilitation and the return to work process following a disability. Through an interactive session, they will discuss various aspects of the return to work spectrum including job placement, skill enhancement and retraining. They will also address the proposed legislative changes for 2009. You do not want to miss this informative presentation!
MARCH 2009 LUNCH MEETING
Downloadable Materials from Presenter:
- Minnesota No-fault Automobile Insurance Act (PDF)
- No-fault and Bodily Injury Cases with Causation (PowerPoint)
- Chart – General Rules for PIP Priority in Minnesota – Who is Primary? (PDF)
- Effective Techniques for Arbitrating No-fault Claims (PDF)
- Effective Techniques for Handing Bodily Injury Claims (PDF)
No-Fault|Bodily Injury Update: Mrs. Provo- Peterson will provide current information in the No-Fault and Bodily Injury arena. She will help you to discover what tools might be effective to use in dealing with both No-Fault and Bodily Injury Claims.
FEBRUARY 2009 LUNCH MEETING
Downloadable Materials from Presenter:
Theodore J. Smetak, Esq.
Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Mr. Smetak will discuss the landscape in this area, as well as a recent case he argued before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Meyer v. Nwokedi, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co., File No. A08-0250 (Minn. App. Jan 20, 2009). This is the first and only appellate decision on the effects of the Grave Amendment upon Minnesota’s vicarious liability. UIM insurers will need to consider it.
JANUARY 2009 LUNCH MEETING
Zachary J. Zachman, D.C. and Ryne DeVries, D.C.
Northwestern Health Sciences University and Bloomington Natural Care Clinic
Chiropractic Treatment in Minnesota.Dr. Zachman and Dr. DeVries will discussed chiropractic assessment and treatment of patients in Minnesota. This included a demonstration of manual adjustments at all spine levels, discussion of therapies, why different therapies are utilized, discussion of home exercise, treatment plans, record keeping and measuring patient results.