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 driving a rented boat and gets in a crash, does it fall back to the driver or someone else?
16:33 - Does boat insurance cover if I’m in a collision while transporting my boat?
18:34 - What happens if people are in a boat while it’s being transported and a collision occurs?
19:43 - Are boating while intoxicated cases similar to driving while intoxicated cases?
23:45 - Can there be a possible lawsuit for poor weather conditions for causing a boating collision?
27:12 - What are some common mistakes for new or inexperienced boaters
32:15 - When does a boating case turn into a maritime case?
34:37 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
38:12 - Outro

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.

Recreational Boat Accidents: Do You Need Boat Insurance?

The Carlson Law Firm's Houston-area often sees boating or water recreation injuries. These types of injuries can have lasting effects on your ability to live a happy and fulfilled life. The Baytown personal injury lawyer you want on your side will understand your losses and help you start on the road to recovery. An injury attorney from The Carlson Law Firm is ready to help. Our firm also has an office to serve south Texas coastal injuries. If you live in Corpus Christi or Nueces County, contact our Corpus Christi personal injury attorneys.

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When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel immediately. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the information you need to begin the recovery process, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you take the very best course of action to ensure that your compensation is of fair value.

On Season 3, Episode 10 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Lawyer Julie Peschel and 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 - Does the extreme weather have to be unusual for a specific area to be able to file a lawsuit?
07:19 - How does insurance play a factor when it comes to poor weather conditions?
08:35 - What is the success rate for lawsuits with inclement weather?
11:18 - Acts of negligence when it comes to poor road conditions
13:00 - Would someone be able to file a lawsuit against someone else if they left snow on their car and it came off and damaged mine?
15:58 - Do cities have to warn residents about upcoming inclement weather?
17:00 - Will someone’s auto insurance step in when there is an act of God?
21:21 - Do road construction cases deal with the TTCA?
25:22 - What is the attorney’s experience when dealing with the TTCA?
27:45 - What are some of the common instances of negligence with road construction?
31:50 - Who would ultimately be responsible for collisions due to construction?
33:25 - What are some common signage mistakes that can lead to car collisions?
35:38 - What is the legal process like when someone is involved in a crash because of road signage?
41:22 - How long does it take for the review process of design documents of signs during the legal process?
43:36 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys

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Auto collisions can have lasting effects on your ability to live a happy and fulfilled life. The lawyer you want on your side will understand your losses and help start you on the road to recovery. An injury attorney from The Carlson Law Firm is ready to help.

The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information you need to begin the process of recovery, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you to take the very best course of action to ensure that the compensation you receive is of fair value.

If you need a personal injury lawyer in Austin, schedule a free consultation with our team.

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 - What is the process like when suing the federal government?
17:32 - How long does it take for a case with the federal government to resolve?
19:06 - What is it like navigating cases with post office vehicles?
25:54 - Does auto insurance get involved when there is a collision with a federal vehicle
32:02 - Details about Craig Carlson’s case with a tank
37:15 - Is the jargon on required forms present to make it difficult for people to understand?
40:35 - Does the presence of children on a school bus change the way the lawsuit is handled?
48:24 - Unknown aspects of the tort claims act
51:04 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
56:31 - Outro


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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.

The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to guide you through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information to begin the recovery process, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you take the best action to ensure that your compensation is of fair value.

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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 Texas Tort Claims Act?
11:20 - What is the process like when dealing with a case under the Texas Tort Claims Act?
19:52 - Why does the government make it so difficult for people to file cases under the TTCA?
35:08 - Why should someone try to pursue a case even though it may be difficult?
40:44 - Are there any factors that change with the TTCA depending on the city or county?
43:36 - Thoughts about frivolous lawsuits
50:34 - What is the Federal Tort Claims Act and how does it differ from the TTCA?
55:39 - Does the FTCA have stricter guidelines for filing than the TTCA?
58:06 - Are there any limits when it comes to the FTCA?
1:00:30 - Why is there no jury for FTCA cases?
1:05:53 - Additional stories and comments by attorneys
1:15:17 - Outro

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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.

Find us on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-verdict/id1453859360

The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information you need to begin the process of recovery, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you to take the very best course of action to ensure that the compensation you receive is of fair value.

On Season 3, Episode 7 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Partner Julie Peschel and Bryan Personal Injury Partner and Baytown Car Accident Lawyer, 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 when dealing with a TBI?
12:18 - If someone falls in a coma at the time of a car crash, how do they proceed?
14:30 - Can an insurance company try to settle when someone is in a coma following a car crash?
17:23 - What is the lifelong impact of a TBI?
20:28 - How does a TBI impact a case that is ongoing?
23:23 - Is there a difference in the legal process when dealing with a motorcycle crash compared to a “normal” car crash?
26:31 - Does not using a helmet factor into a legal case?
28:48 - What if I have a passenger on the motorcycle, does the differentiate the legal process?
31:00 - Is there certain insurance that covers Traumatic Brain Injuries
32:32 - Can motorcycle helmets be defective?
35:31 - What happens if I buy a motorcycle helmet secondhand? Does it have an impact on the case?
38:25 - Can customizing a helmet be used against me during a defective helmet case?
40:33 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
47:54 - Outro

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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.

How To Treat Traumatic Brain Injury - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/how-to-treat-traumatic-brain-injury

Cómo Tratar Una Lesión Cerebral Traumática - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/como-tratar-una-lesion-cerebral-traumatica/

How do I know if I have a traumatic brain injury after a wreck? - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/tbi-after-wreck

¿Cómo sé si tengo una lesión cerebral traumática después de un choque? - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/noticias-actualizaciones/lesion-cerebral-choque/

The Dangers Of Motorcycle Crash Head Injuries - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/dangers-of-motorcycle-crash-head-injuries

Los peligros de lesiones en la cabeza en accidente de motocicleta - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/los-graves-peligros-de-lesiones-en-la-cabeza-en-un-accidente-de-motocicleta/

Find us on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-verdict/id1453859360

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When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. In addition, our compassionate wrongful death lawyers can help you hold the person or corporation responsible for your loved one's loss.

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
14:03 - What is the difference between handling a case with a DWI and a “normal” car crash?
22:04 - If an establishment overserves someone, as a victim, can I only pursue the drunk driver or can I pursue the establishment?
27:17 - if it is proven that an establishment overserved someone, can those results be used against them in a DWI crash?
32:12 - What can I do if I suspect a drunk driver?
34:05 - Usually, why do victims of DWI crashes suffer more serious injuries than the ones who caused the crash?
36:05 - Can a DWI arrest benefit a civil case?
46:32 - What happens if two drunk drivers crash into each other?
53:03 - Can prescription medication impair drivers?
1:00:21 - What kind of civil penalties can someone face for impaired driving?
1:01:38 - What challenges do you face in distracted driving cases that are not present in cases when the driver is impaired?
1:14:09 - Why do drivers care more about talking/using their phones more than focusing on the road?
1:20:18 - Is highway hypnosis (zoned out, daydream-like state) considered distracted driving?
1:22:18 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
1:25:08 - Outro

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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.

The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process.

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?
04:41 - Am I suing the company with the giant banner on a company vehicle or a third-party company?
08:51 - What is the main reason the jury is limited in what they can see and know when it comes to corporate vehicle crashes?
12:38 - What is the average timeframe for cases that deal with corporate vehicles?
16:20 - Will there be an uptick in crashes with corporate vehicles due to an increase in online shopping?
20:49 - What were some of the causes for truck crashes that attorneys have seen?
26:55 - When does fatigue set in for truck drivers?
29:06 - Why do companies make drivers work severe hours when fatigue on the road is an issue?
31:24 - What does the hiring process look like for companies and truck drivers?
35:14 - Do rideshare cases differ in the legal process from a “normal” car crash?
36:55 - Difference for car crashes involving taxis?
38:25 - Is there a difference if a rideshare driver has a passenger or not?
39:36 - What if I’m the passenger and a rideshare driver is involved in a car crash?
41:45 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
52:15 - Outro

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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.

When to Consult with a Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/delivery-truck-crash

¿Debo consultar con un abogado después de un accidente de camión de reparto? - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/camion-reparto/

How does fatigue impact commercial truck drivers? - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/fatigued-truck-driver

¿La fatiga afecta a los conductores de camiones comerciales? - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/fatiga-conductor-camiones/

Travis County Jury Awards $7.4 million to Trucking Crash Victim - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/trucking-crash-victim

Jurado del condado Travis otorga $7.4 millones a víctima de accidente de camión - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/victima-accidente-de-camion/

The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information you need to begin the process of recovery, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you to take the very best course of action to ensure that the compensation you receive is of fair value.

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 a case for a defective part even if someone isn’t injured?
05:12 - What is the timeframe of a case with a defective auto part?
07:33 - What is the timeframe for class actions with defective auto parts?
10:04 - Am I suing the manufacturer of the specific auto part or the car marker?
11:17 - Why is it important to hold off on repairs for a defective auto part after a car crash?
15:29 - What is the most common defective auto part dependent on an injury?
16:50 - Can insurance companies play a role when it comes to defective auto parts?
18:31 - Is there a difference in a case if it’s me and a couple of others vs. a lot of people?
19:42 - How would someone know to join a class-action lawsuit?
21:21 - Why would someone choose to opt out of a class-action lawsuit?
24:14 - What does the process look like when it comes to proving liability for a defective auto part?
27:23 - What are some difficulties when proving an injury was caused by a defective auto part?
29:46 - How soon does a car manufacturer have to send out recall notices for defective auto parts?
36:21 - Why are defective auto cases important to society?
37:30 - Additional comments and stories from attorneys
38:57 - What happens if someone is involved in a car crash then a recall notice arrives right after?
39:34 - Outro

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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.

What are the 10 Most Common Vehicle Defects and How to Spot Them? - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/common-vehicle-defects

The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help. If you've been in a wreck, our newly opened West Texas office is staffed with San Angelo Car Accident Lawyers to help you when you need it most.

When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information you need to begin the process of recovery, both physically and financially.