The Verdict
Where Personal Injury Law Meets Storytelling - The Verdict is not your average legal podcast. We embrace the art of storytelling and take you through the legal process to examine how personal injury law intersects with your daily life. Join The Carlson Law Firm’s lawyers, case managers, legal assistants and clients as we explore acts of negligence, liability, and damages to give you The Verdict.
Episodes
On Season 3, Episode 11 of The Verdict, Managing Partner Craig Carlson and Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine discuss recreational boating crashes, intoxicated boating, and more.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
1:42 - How does the legal process differ from a boat crash to a car crash?
3:33 - Is boat insurance mandatory?
10:17 - Is boating insurance similar to car insurance
11:58 - If someone is d...
On Season 3, Episode 10 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Partner Julie Peschel and Killeen Associate Attorney, Philip Koelsch, discuss the different crashes because of poor road conditions, the impact of severe weather with driving such as ice storms, and crashes because of road construction.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Can someone file a lawsuit for a collision due to poor road conditions?
05:30 - D...
On Season 3, Episode 9 of The Verdict, Managing Partner Craig Carlson and Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine discuss crashes with government entities such as police vehicles, EMS, post office vehicles, and more.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Can I sue the government?
05:27 - What are some conditions someone might need to build a successful case against federal government vehicles?
13:28 - Wh...
On Season 3, Episode 8 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs, Associate Attorney, discuss the Texas Tort Claims Act & the Federal Tort Claims Act and the government's power when it comes to filing a lawsuit against them.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Can I sue the government for personal injury?
03:16 - What is sovereign immunity?
07:21 - What is the ...
On Season 3, Episode 7 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Partner Julie Peschel and Bryan Personal Injury Partner Kathryn Knotts discuss the different traumatic brain injuries, the consequences because of head injuries, and motorcycle crashes.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - What is a traumatic brain injury
06:50 - How will I know If I have a TBI after a car crash?
11:07 - How does auto insurance work ...
On Season 3, Episode 6 of The Verdict, San Antonio Personal Injury Partner Steve Dummitt and Round Rock Car Accident Lawyer and Partner Jaime Lynn discuss the proper precautions to take when hit by a drunk driver, the impacts of driving while impaired, and distracted driving.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:43 - How do I deal with a drunk driver after a collision?
06:09 - How do insurance companies react to DWIs
On Season 3, Episode 5 of The Verdict, North Austin Personal Injury Partner L. Todd Kelly and Round Rock Personal Injury Partner Jaime Lynn discuss corporate vehicle crashes, hiring standards of truck drivers, and how fatigue can lead to dangerous driving conditions.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Is the case process different from a crash involving two standard drivers and a crash involving a corporate vehicle?<...
On Season 3, Episode 4 of The Verdict, Round Rock Consumer Protection Partner John Fabry and Corpus Christi Personal Injury Of Counsel, Brantley White, discuss auto safety defects and the impact it has on drivers.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - What is a vehicle defect and how can a vehicle be defective?
02:51 - Can someone file a lawsuit for any defect auto part or only certain ones?
04:13 - Can I pursue...
On Season 3, Episode 3 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Lawyers Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs discuss the different tactics auto insurance companies use to devalue your claim.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:25 - What are some common ways insurance companies try to devalue someone’s claim?
06:35 - What are the insurance company’s motivations behind trying to devalue claims?
10:53 - Is it legal or il...
On Season 3, Episode 2 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs, Associate Attorney, discuss the different types of auto insurance, and the importance of each type of coverage.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:28 - Breakdown of bodily injury coverage
03:39 - Uninsured/Underinsured insurance
09:07 - Personal Injury Protection
17:18 - Med-Pay
22:27 - Commercial Ins...
On Season 3, Episode 1 of The Verdict, Associates Ryan Luna and Trey Pendergraft discuss the steps you should take after being involved in a car crash.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:37 - What’s the first thing I need to do after a car crash?
04:38 - What do I need to do after I’m physically okay?
06:20 - Why taking photos after a crash is important
08:43 - The one reason why you might not take photos afte...
A new Season of The Verdict coming on September 13, 2021!
Nursing homes across the country have long had protocols for infection control—begging the question, why are so many long-term care facilities struggling with the novel coronavirus? In this special episode, we sit down with nursing home abuse and neglect attorney, J.T. Borah to discuss what nursing homes should be doing and how nursing home industry lobbyists could cripple the rights of residents and their families.
Our n...
The criminal aspects of drunk driving are widely known and understood thanks to statewide PSAs, and dedicated organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Often, injured parties turn to personal injury attorneys to help them right the wrongs of drunk drivers. Todd Kelly joins us again to discuss his knowledge as an attorney representing plaintiffs in drunk driving cases.
Partner Mike Erskine explains a very niche area of personal injury that is unknown to many people and difficult to pursue. Knowing when to contact a personal injury attorney about an assault or violent crime on a business' property can help you understand who can be held accountable and what your options are.
On this week’s episode of The Verdict, we sat down with Bryan Partner Kathryn Knotts to discuss slip and fall and premises liability. Premises liability is a tricky area of the law. Understanding your next steps are a slip and fall or trip and fall is crucial to securing justice.
Schedule a consultation with Bryan Slip and Fall Lawyer.
There are a few truths about our legal system: if you have the money and time, you can sue anybody for anything. It is true that there are litigious people and unethical attorneys who will bring lawsuits on their behalf in spite of the evidence. It is also true that there are people out there who try to game and abuse the legal system for their own personal gain—whether it be to save face for their own bad actions or for monetary g...
Carlson Law Firm Partner L. Todd Kelly discusses the obstacles that medical malpractice caps have created for victims injured under the care of negligent hospitals or staff.
Read more about medical malpractice caps on our website:
https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/medical-malpractice-catastrophic-injury/
The Carlson Law Firm is representing veteran and active-duty soldiers in the battle to hold technology company 3M accountable for its faulty earplugs. This week, we talk to Craig Carlson to discuss the history of the 3M earplug lawsuit and what legal options are available for soldiers with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Curious if you qualify for a case? A 3M Earplug Lawyer is available to answer your questions.
Season 2 of The Verdict drops on Monday, October 7! Make sure you hit refresh on your podcast feed to get the latest episode featuring The Carlson Law Firm's Managing Partner Craig Carlson discuss the 3M Earplug Lawsuit that's affecting thousands of veterans across the country.
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