Into the Fire:
Practical Strategies for Burn Injury Litigation

Presented by:
Bailey Gifford, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, Norfolk
and
Paul Samakow, Law Offices of Paul A. Samakow, Vienna

Moderator:
Gobind Sethi, Sethi & Sledd, Reston

1 Hour CLE pending
 

Overview: Burn injury cases involve unique legal, medical, and evidentiary challenges that require a specialized approach. This month’s Learning Lab provides a practical guide to handling these cases from intake through trial. This program will explore what distinguishes burn injury cases from other catastrophic injury claims, including the medical complexities, long-term treatment, and significant physical and emotional consequences faced by burn survivors. Attendees will leave with practical tools to build stronger cases and maximize recovery for their clients. 

Who Should Attend: This program is designed for Virginia plaintiff attorneys and paralegals who handle—or are interested in handling—serious personal injury cases involving burn injuries. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to strengthen their approach to case intake, evidence development, expert coordination, and damages presentation in high-stakes, medically complex litigation.

Topics At A Glance:

• What makes a burn injury case different?
• Types of burn cases and how to handle the initial intake
• Investigation & picking the right liability experts
• Medical Management and preparing your damages presentation
• Valuation of burn cases
• Using evidence and demonstratives effectively

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CLE Certificate and Materials:
Written materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days before the webinar. 

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