Basic theories of liability and damages -- Legal responsibilities of automobile owners -- Intersection accidents, rights-of-way, and obligation to signal -- One-car accidents -- Rear-end accidents -- Accidents occurring when crossing the center line and passing -- Defenses relating to sovereign immunity -- Standing vehicles -- Accidents involving pedestrians and animals -- Accidents involving motorcycles, buses, rental cars, and other "specialized" vehicles -- Accidents involving speed -- Accidents caused by alcohol consumption and vehicular crimes -- Commercial trucking insurance -- Damages in automobile accident cases -- Accidents involving multiple parties -- Medical subrogation issues -- Workers' compensation and motor vehicle accident claims -- Settlement documents and releases -- Special verdict forms and jury instructions -- Vehicle accidents involving the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act -- Motor vehicle liability insurance issues -- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage -- No-fault benefits: an overview -- No-fault claims handling and arbitration.