What You'll Master in 8 Transformative Weeks

WEEK 1-2: MASTER THE FOUNDATIONS

The first two weeks establish the essential foundation for personal injury case management, covering fundamental tort law principles, statutes of limitations, and comprehensive client intake procedures that assess case viability and establish organized file systems. Students then advance to mastering accident scene investigation, evidence preservation, witness identification and interviewing, along with HIPAA-compliant medical records collection and documentation systems. By completing these foundational weeks, students develop the critical early-stage case management skills necessary to support attorneys in building strong, well-documented personal injury cases from initial client contact through thorough investigation and evidence gathering.

WEEK 1: PERSONAL INJURY LAW FOUNDATIONS AND CASE INTAKE

Module 1.1: Personal Injury Legal Framework - "Personal Injury Law Essentials: Building Your Foundation"

Module 1.2: Client Intake and Initial Case Assessment - "Mastering the Client Intake Process"

Module 1.3: Case Opening and File Management Systems - "Building Bulletproof Case Management Systems"

WEEK 2: INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE GATHERING

Module 2.1: Accident Scene Investigation - "CSI for Personal Injury: Investigating Like a Pro"

Module 2.2: Witness Identification and Interview Techniques - "Finding and Securing Winning Witness Testimony"

Module 2.3: Evidence Preservation and Documentation - "Evidence Preservation: Protecting Your Case from Day One"

WEEK 3-4: MEDICAL RECORDS, DAMAGES DOCUMENTATION AND INSURANCE CLAIMS COMMUNICATION

Weeks 3 and 4 focus on medical documentation mastery and insurance claim management, two critical components that directly impact case value and settlement success. In Week 3, students learn to navigate HIPAA compliance while collecting comprehensive medical records from all treating providers, interpret medical terminology and diagnostic codes, understand injury types and their long-term implications, and calculate economic damages including lost wages, medical expenses, and future treatment costs. Week 4 advances to insurance coverage investigation, teaching students to identify all applicable policies and coverage sources, analyze policy limits and exclusions, draft compelling demand letters with persuasive medical documentation, coordinate settlement negotiations, and handle insurance coverage denials and bad faith claims. Upon completing these weeks, students will possess the specialized skills needed to maximize case value through thorough medical documentation analysis and strategic insurance claim management, enabling them to effectively support attorneys in securing optimal settlements for injured clients.

WEEK 3: MEDICAL RECORDS AND DAMAGES DOCUMENTATION

Module 3.1: Medical Records Collection and Analysis - "Medical Records Mastery: The Complete Collection System"

Module 3.2: Understanding Medical Terminology and Injuries - "Decoding Medical Records: From Diagnosis to Damages"

Module 3.3: Economic Damages Calculation and Documentation - "Maximizing Damages: The Complete Economic Analysis"

WEEK 4: INSURANCE CLAIMS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Module 4.1: Insurance Coverage Investigation - "Insurance Investigation: Finding Every Available Dollar"

Module 4.2: Demand Letters and Settlement Negotiations - "The Art of the Demand: Writing Letters That Get Results"

Module 4.3: Insurance Defense and Coverage Disputes - "When Insurance Companies Say No: Fighting Coverage Denials"

WEEK 5-6: DISCOVERY, LITIGATION SUPPORT, SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND MEDIATION

Weeks 5 and 6 transition students into the litigation and settlement phases of personal injury practice, focusing on discovery management and negotiation strategies that maximize case outcomes. In Week 5, students master discovery planning and execution, learning to draft comprehensive interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission while coordinating depositions and managing discovery responses with proper privilege assertions. They develop expertise in preparing clients and witnesses for depositions, organizing exhibits for deposition use, and coordinating expert witness retention and report preparation. Week 6 advances to settlement strategy and mediation, teaching students to evaluate case value using multiple methodologies, analyze comparable verdicts and settlements, prepare comprehensive settlement packages and mediation statements, and support attorneys during mediation proceedings. Students also learn to draft settlement agreements, coordinate structured settlements when appropriate, and handle Medicare liens and attorney fee resolution. By completing these weeks, students gain the sophisticated litigation support and settlement negotiation skills necessary to help attorneys achieve maximum recovery for clients while efficiently managing complex discovery processes and strategic settlement discussions.

WEEK 5: DISCOVERY AND LITIGATION SUPPORT

Module 5.1: Discovery Planning and Execution- "Discovery Warfare: Winning the Information Battle"

Module 5.2: Deposition Preparation and Support - "Deposition Success: Preparation and Execution Strategies"

Module 5.3: Expert Witness Coordination - "Expert Witness Management: Building Your Expert Team"

WEEK 6: SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND MEDIATION

Module 6.1: Settlement Strategy and Valuation - "Settlement Valuation: What's Your Case Really Worth?"

Module 6.2: Mediation Preparation and Process - "Mediation Mastery: Preparing for Successful Resolution"

Module 6.3: Settlement Documentation and Implementation -  "Closing the Deal: Settlement Documentation and Disbursement" 

WEEK 7-8:  TRIAL PREPARATION, LITIGATION SUPPORT, SPECIALIZED CASES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Weeks 7 and 8 complete the comprehensive personal injury training by covering trial preparation, specialized case types, and professional development essential for career advancement. In Week 7, students master pre-trial organization including trial notebook preparation, witness scheduling, exhibit organization, and trial technology implementation, while learning to provide real-time courtroom support during trial proceedings, manage evidence presentation, coordinate witness logistics, and handle post-trial procedures including judgment collection and appellate coordination. Week 8 expands expertise to specialized personal injury cases including medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and mass tort coordination, while emphasizing ethical compliance in personal injury practice scenarios, conflict of interest management, and preventing unauthorized practice of law violations. Students also master technology integration including case management software, litigation support tools, and practice management systems that enhance efficiency and client service. Upon completing these final weeks, students possess the advanced trial support capabilities, specialized case knowledge, and professional development foundation necessary to excel in sophisticated personal injury practice while maintaining the highest ethical standards and leveraging modern technology for optimal case outcomes.

WEEK 7: TRIAL PREPARATION AND LITIGATION SUPPORT

Module 7.1: Pre-Trial Preparation and Case Organization - "Trial Prep Intensive: Organizing for Victory"

Module 7.2: Trial Support and Courtroom Assistance - "In the Courtroom: Essential Trial Support Skills"

Module 7.3: Post-Trial Procedures and Appeals - "After the Verdict: Post-Trial Procedures and Next Steps"

WEEK 8: SPECIALIZED CASES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Module 8.1: Specialized Personal Injury Case Types - "Beyond Auto Accidents: Mastering Complex PI Cases"

Module 8.2: Ethics and Professional Responsibility -  "Ethics in Personal Injury Practice: Protecting Clients and Careers"

Module 8.3: Technology and Practice Management - "Tech-Powered PI Practice: Tools for Modern Paralegals"

COURSE TOTALS

Overall Statistics:

• Total Modules: 24 modules across 8 weeks
• Total Learning Hours: 64 instructional hours
• Total Video Content: 24 videos
• 24+ Comprehensive PDF Guides (500+ pages of materials)
• 24 Interactive Exercises and workshops
• 24 Real-World Case Studies
• 40+ Professional Templates and forms
• 8 Comprehensive Quizzes plus final exam
• 8 Practical Assignments plus final portfolio project
• Average Weekly Commitment: 8 hours (7-9 hours range)

Learning Objective Categories:

• Legal Knowledge: Personal injury law, procedure, and case evaluation
• Investigation Skills: Evidence gathering, witness interviews, scene investigation
• Medical Understanding: Records analysis, injury evaluation, damages calculation
• Litigation Support: Discovery, trial prep, and courtroom assistance
• Settlement Expertise: Negotiation, mediation, and resolution strategies
• Professional Skills: Ethics, technology, and career development
• Client Service: Communication, problem-solving, and relationship building

This comprehensive module structure ensures systematic skill development while building toward complete professional competency in personal injury paralegal practice from initial client contact through final case resolution.