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The Legal Truth

The Legal Truth

Written by: Dirk J. Derrick
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 Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents…These injuries knock you right off your feet. And sometimes it can seem like a long and painful road to get back on track. When it comes to choosing a personal injury lawyer, you need a lawyer who will listen to you, fight for you, and treat you like family. At Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we’ve been standing up for injured clients and helping them get what they deserve in South Carolina since 1991. We focus on personal injury law exclusively. Only lawyers work our cases, and we try to help you get the real value of your claims faster. We also pride ourselves on making you feel comfortable (no high-pressure sales tactics here). Welcome to The Legal Truth, a podcast hosted by attorney and firm owner Dirk J. Derrick. We know that the legal process can seem overwhelming. We created this podcast to provide general legal information about the law, lawyers, and the legal process in South Carolina to answer frequently asked questions from people just like you. We’re proud of the over 5,000 five star reviews from our clients, our community and from other attorneys. Contact our dedicated team today about your case at https://www.derricklawfirm.com/contact.cfm. Dirk J. Derrick, 901 Main St., Conway, SC 29526Copyright 2026 Dirk J. Derrick Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Truth About Distracted Driving and the Dangerous Decisions That Change Lives

    The Truth About Distracted Driving and the Dangerous Decisions That Change Lives
    Oct 29 2026
    Taking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds can be like driving blindfolded, warns Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. Speaking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk explains why a distracted driver can be even more dangerous than one who is slightly intoxicated. He also reveals how attorneys prove distraction when no one admits it, why South Carolina law allows juries to award punitive damages for reckless behavior, and what you can do at the scene of a wreck to help an attorney later. He closes by urging drivers to put their phones away and limit other distractions for themselves and their children while in the car.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.
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    18 mins
  • The Truth About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in South Carolina

    The Truth About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in South Carolina
    Sep 17 2026
    "You don't prove neglect with a bedsore," says Dirk J. Derrick, Esq., who explains why signs of possible nursing home neglect require a closer look at the surrounding facts. Talking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk offers three practical questions to consider when evaluating possible neglect: what the resident needed, what the facility knew, and what the facility did in response. He also explains the difference between neglect and abuse, warning signs to look for, and why he urges families who suspect neglect or abuse not to wait to investigate.While past results do not guarantee future results, you are guaranteed our best efforts. Dirk J. Derrick, 901 Main St., Conway, SC, 29526. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products. This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.
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    26 mins
  • The Truth About Motorcycle Accidents in South Carolina

    The Truth About Motorcycle Accidents in South Carolina
    Jul 30 2026
    Inadequate insurance coverage could leave a motorcyclist's family devastated after a serious wreck, warns Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. Joined by Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk covers South Carolina's motorcycle licensing rules and helmet law, when underinsured motorist coverage can be stacked across household vehicles for greater protection, how public perceptions may affect how jurors evaluate a case and how the state's comparative negligence law affects recovery. He outlines damages available in injury claims and wrongful death cases, and stresses prompt medical treatment and evidence preservation within South Carolina's three-year statute of limitations.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.
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    27 mins
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