David vs. Goliath

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

How Our Website Ranks so High on Google with SEO Expert Chris Dreyer

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Personal injury law is a saturated field — there are thousands of firms battling for top spots on Google search results. So, how do you stand out from your competitors?

In this episode, personal injury attorneys Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe talk with SEO expert Chris Dreyer about why SEO matters, Google’s recent algorithm update, the importance of link building, ChatGPT, and strategies and tools to never run out of valuable keywords and content.

In this episode:

[00:13] Today’s guest, SEO expert and Rankings.io founder Chris Dreyer
[01:43] What a google algorithm is and why it matters
[04:29] What a ‘link’ is when referring to SEO and what it has to do with your Google ranking
[08:26] Red flags to watch out for when speaking with SEO companies
[16:14] Tools for identifying valuable keywords and search terms
[20:22] SEO is a long-game strategy
[23:33] Understanding “white hat” and “black hat” when talking about SEO
[25:18] How AI content like ChatGPT will affect SEO
[34:32] How Dolman Law uses SEO to position themselves for mass torts like the Tylenol-autism suits
[40:35] Contact Chris Dreyer and Rankings.io
[43:17] Contact Dolman Law Group with your accident and injury questions

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Chris Dreyer

Title: CEO & Founder at Rankings.io

Specialty: Chris Dreyer is the CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, an SEO agency that helps elite personal injury law firms land serious injury and auto accident cases through Google’s organic search results. His company has the distinction of making the Inc. 5000 list five years in a row.

Connect: Linkedin | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

What’s Going to Happen to Alec Baldwin

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Actor Alec Baldwin will face charges in connection with the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie ‘Rust'. Prosecutors announced that Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer, will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Dolman Law Group Attorneys Matt Dolman, Stan Gipe, and Bryan Hannan discuss the charges against Baldwin, if celebrities receive special treatment from the courts, how they think the Baldwin case will play out, and the big mistake Celsius made by not paying Flo Rida what they owned him.

In this episode:

[00:41] Summary of the case against Alec Baldwin
[02:38] What manslaughter is and whether the charges against Alec Baldwin seem fair
[5:46] How Alec Baldwin may have sabotaged his case by speaking publicly about the incident
[08:16] Discussion of other actors being killed on set
[10:41] How a live bullet may have made it into the chamber of the gun
[15:53] The possible precedent that this case may cause for performers
[19:54] Summary of the Flo Rida vs. Celsius case

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Bryan Hannan

Title: Personal Injury Attorney

Specialty: Bryan is a personal injury attorney with Dolman Law Group who tackles such claims as motorcycle accidents, auto accidents, brain injury cases, and slip and fall claims based out of Tampa Bay, FL area.

Connect: Website | Linkedin

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Inside Birth Injury Medical Malpractice

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0400

When your child is born the only thing you should worry about is the drive home. You expect that the hospital and doctors in delivery have done everything to the highest standard, performed every test to ensure your child's health, and informed you of any potential problems that happened during labor.

If you think your child may have suffered a birth injury then this episode is for you.

Find the answers to your medical malpractice questions on the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their returning guest, successful personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Kyle Newman. Matt and Stan ask the tough questions that parents may be afraid to ask when suspecting an injury occurred at birth, such as the red flags that something may have gone wrong in delivery and what claims may be available to you if you choose to take your case to court.

In this episode:

[00:27] Matt introduces today’s guest, New York personal injury attorney Kyle Newman
[01:41] Kyle discusses where he often sees deviations from the standard of care in birth injuries medical malpractice cases
[5:38] Kyle outlines various ways babies are assessed after they’re born for hypoxia, injuries, and other potential hazards
[10:05] Red flags to look out for that may indicate a potential birth injury
[14:59] Potential claims for birth injury and the timeframes for bringing a birth injury claim
[17:51] Primary causes of birth injury medical malpractice mistakes
[20:24] How often do hospitals try to hide and cover up their mistakes and how?
[23:22] How you can get in touch with the Dolman Law group with any questions, concerns, or to share your story.

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Kyle Newman

Title: Personal Injury Attorney

Specialty: Kyle is a New York City attorney who has been recognized as one of the top civil trial attorneys in the Country for plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice. He has set himself apart through ingenuity, inventiveness and a rare expertise in the art of trial technology.

Connect: Website | Linkedin | Instagram

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Trial Tech: Engage Juries and Win More Cases with Kyle Newman

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0400

The constant advancement of technology has shifted the world around so much, it often feels like we’re living in a different universe. If they choose, lawyers can now have all of their evidence in one convenient laptop, holding the ability to pull up records in a matter of seconds, to deviate to separate arguments, all while eliminating the headache of carrying boxes of paper up the court steps.

Learn more about the positive impact of trial tech on the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their guest, highly regarded personal injury and medical malpractice attorney Kyle Newman. Matt and Stan explore how the current paper model that most attorneys use feels dated as Kyle speaks about how technology used in trial has evolved, success stories directly connected with technology, and the unlimited potential tech poses for lawyers trying to clearly display their case to a jury.

In this episode:

[00:27] Matt introduces today’s guest, New York personal injury attorney Kyle Newman
[02:24] Being an advocate for ‘trial tech,’ Kyle explains how utilizing technology in the courtroom helps the jury better understand your case
[08:08] Kyle answers Stans questions of what a trial tech setup looks like and potential issues you may run into
[20:34] Kyle answers Matts question of what kind of roadblocks in the court from a judge he may run into when using trial tech
[30:35] Kyle shares a million dollar case that he won because of technology he used in the courtroom
[36:35] Kyle cautions that using tech as a linear presentation, like PowerPoint, may knock your case off board. Prepare your tech to be easy to improvise when things go off-script.
[38:46] How you can get in touch with Dolman law group with any questions, concerns, or to share your story.

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Kyle Newman

Title: Personal Injury Attorney

Connect: Website | Linkedin | Instagram

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Finding The Facts In The Tylenol Autism Case with Ann Bauer

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Amidst the many studies released concerning correlation between Tylenol use in pregnant women and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, it’s easy to call facts fiction. But when specialists are providing legitimate, replicable, research time after time, we should probably start listening.

Today, it’s time to cut through the outside noise and find the facts in the Tylenol autism lawsuit.

Learn more about the research that has led to the historic lawsuit in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their guest, esteemed epidemiologist Ann Bauer. Matt and Stan ask the hard questions concerning the legitimacy of the Tylenol research, why the general public is pushing back against these claims, the FDA’s caution to back the lawsuit, the animal studies that back up the human research of acetaminophen effects on the fetal brain, potential arguments to explain away the need for an added warning label for pregnant women on the Tylenol bottle, and more!

In this episode:

[01:23] Ann explains how reputable studies research to determine causality
[05:29] Matt and Ann discuss various studies that show the tylenol-autism correlation including the Johns Hopkins study
[11:52] Stan and Ann remark on the animal studies that have already shown the effects of acetaminophen, and how these studies are being overlooked
[18:03] Why the FDA hasn’t stepped in and taken a stand with the plaintiffs, despite a high amount of legitimate research
[24:13] Making clear that these cases are not saying that acetaminophen causes autism, but that these cases are about warning pregnant women of the potential hazards of taking Tylenol for their pain
[32:12] Ann speaks further on how it is anticipated that the defense will defend against the autism and ADHD claims
[40:22] How you can get in touch with Dolman law group with any questions, concerns, or to share your story.

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Ann Bauer

Title: Epidemiologist & Researcher at University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Specialty: Epidemiology and Research

Connect: Twitter

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A Victory for Plaintiffs in the Tylenol-Acetaminophen Autism Lawsuit

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0400

After avoiding a potential death blow, the Tylenol-acetaminophen autism lawsuit has continued to build momentum.

With over 20 reputable studies displaying clear correlation between a high dosage of acetaminophen use in pregnant women and children born with neurological conditions, the claim has continued to gain steam, but also criticism. The pushback from wanting something as simple as a label warning pregnant women before Tylenol use has become concerning, but is further validating the claim.

Stan Gipe explains the recent losing argument filed by Walmart to derail the claim as preemption. “...The federal government already has a rule out there that addresses the warnings that need to be put on drugs before they're given to pregnant women,” a blanket warning that could cover any effects on pregnant women or their children.

Matt Dolman breaks down the studies and desire of this claim, for women to have the full idea of risks when taking Tylenol, pregnant. A simple desire for women to be informed when faced with pain to use acetaminophen cautiously.

As the case continues to grow, stay updated with each victory, roadblock, and mounting decision.

If you believe your child may have developed autism or ADHD due to acetaminophen use when pregnant, discuss your circumstances with an attorney who has experience with this type of sensitive subject matter. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[01:00] Stan Gipe breaks down the update to the Tylenol-acetaminophen autism claim, that the defendants are trying to avoid any actions
[01:49] Stan Gipe further explains the defendants argument as preemption
[05:25] Matt Dolman cautions that the claim is not stating every pregnant woman who takes acetaminophen will cause their child to develop a neurological condition, but that it is a risk
[10:41] Why your physician encourages Tylenol use even if claims such as this are possible
[14:30] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Reasons To Contact A Birth Injury Lawyer

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When a doctor is entrusted with the task of preparing, monitoring, and delivering a baby, it’s a special responsibility. Every parent deserves to be excited and happy for their new baby, rather than worried about their child’s health and future.

Unfortunately not all delivery rooms have the same story. Mistakes during delivery that lead to injuries and birth defects happen, and odds are that a doctor isn’t going to inform parents when they do. It may not be malpractice, but when parents don’t have all of the correct information about their child’s birth, they can be left confused and ill prepared to properly cultivate their child's care and happiness.

When mistakes are made that affect you and your child’s future, that future deserves to be compensated.

Stan Gipe explains that birth defects and disabilities ranging from mild to severe such as cerebral palsy and erb’s palsy can be traced back to moments where a child was injured or wasn’t breathing in delivery. Cases of brain damage or head trauma can be connected to uses of extractors such as forceps and vacuums.

Guest host Becky Dolman looks even before delivery, highlighting that mistakes or poor preparation in prenatal care can cause birth defects with your unborn child including poor ultrasound use and failure to disclose poor test results.

If your child was born with a birth defect or disability, discuss your circumstances with an attorney who has experience with this type of sensitive subject matter. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[00:12] Potential causes to Erb’s Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, and other cases of trauma in delivery
[04:04] Red flags your child may have been affected before child birth
[08:39] How cases involving childbirth effects are built
[11:03] Calculating a life care plan for fair compensation
[16:18] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Why You Need A Car Accident Lawyer: Fort Lauderdale

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and you’ve been the victim of an auto accident, you may think the first thing to do is to call your insurance to start your claim. What you should do is find an auto accident attorney who can help you build your claim. The goal of an insurance company isn’t for you to be fairly compensated, it’s to pay as little as they need to fulfill their side of the deal. Where insurance companies attempt to resolve accident claims to benefit themselves, your victory is your attorney’s victory.

When given a case at the beginning of your claim, an attorney can help you avoid missteps with your insurance, how to approach physical treatment, and build the case you deserve. When they’re given a case months or even years after the accident, it’s difficult to know where to start, where to end, and you risk a much lower level of compensation.

Stan Gipe and guest host Becky Dolman share from their experiences how an auto accident attorney given a case at the beginning of the claim can steer you towards the right doctors, teach you how to build your claim for the most fair compensation, and will show you how to avoid the tricks that insurance companies use to cheapen your claim.

If you are in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area, find an experienced attorney with a long history of success. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[00:45] Stan details why you should quickly hire an experienced attorney after an accident
[02:38] Stan explains how seeing the right doctors can affect your claim
[7:18] Get an attorney who knows how to fight for you
[10:31] The pitfalls of signing documents
[11:23] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

Why You Need A Car Accident Lawyer: Boca Raton

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’ve been involved in an accident in the Boca Raton area, it’s critical that you find an attorney and find one quickly. When you have experienced damage from a car accident and liability is clear, it feels like common sense that being insured will lead to your compensation. But when you call your insurance company, they have already started a process to devalue your claim. They're going to do everything they can to keep you from getting money. An attorney does the opposite.

Listen in as host Stan Gipe and guest host Becky Dolman educate on the tricks insurance companies may use to payout less money, how to avoid being taken advantage of in your conversations with insurance representatives, and how involving an attorney quickly will maximize your potential of being fairly compensated for your accident.

If you are in the Boca Raton, Florida area, find an experienced attorney with a long history of success. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[00:47] Stan details why you should hire an attorney after an accident and quickly
[02:44] Stan urges why you need to see a doctor immediately after an accident
[04:39] Becky and Stan explain medical scenarios that insurance companies will document
[10:01] Becky pushes the importance of taking detailed pictures of the accident
[12:34] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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What Makes A Great Trial Lawyer with Ben Gideon

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When faced with a difficult case, some lawyers move on, other lawyers settle for a decent compensation. The best lawyers prepare and persevere through the ups and downs of trial when they create the path to win compensation and accountability.

Our guest today knows a thing or two about perseverance. From nearly being kicked out of Cornell University to becoming one of the top trial lawyers in the country, Ben Gideon has developed a high level of patience, empathy, and the ability to take a high level of confidence into the courtroom.

With a storied career that includes millions of dollars in client compensation, multiple peer-recognition awards, and cases that are still talked about today including (maritime case,) Ben provides a plethora of knowledge, insights, and ideas that every future or current lawyer can benefit from and apply into their work.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their guest, top trial lawyer Ben Gideon. Matt and Stan get into the weeds with Ben on his story of coming up, stories of his early career, how his most recent case displays the strength of emotional distress cases, mindset changes that many trial lawyers could benefit from, how his podcast Elawvate ties together the human traits of successful lawyers and firms, and more!

In this episode:

[01:47] How Ben overcame a poor start at Cornell to become a graduate of Yale Law
[08:59] Key takeaways from Ben's most recent case involving negligent and intentional emotional distress
[21:55] How emotional damage cases have become as strong as physical damage cases
[36:51] Ben talks about his own podcast Elawvate, which focuses on what drives successful lawyers and law firms.
[40:35] The common threads that connect great lawyers and firms is confidence

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Ben Gideon

Title: Attorney, Partner

Specialty: Ben is one of the top trial lawyers in the country handling cases from medical malpractice to wrongful death.

Connect: LinkedIn

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The insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.

Tylenol Use In Pregnant Women May Lead To Autism

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When a woman is pregnant they are incredibly limited on what medication they can safely take for pain relief, mainly only being able to take acetaminophen. This may be something that pregnant women should think twice about. According to a study in 2021 from Johns Hopkins University, there may be a correlation between Tylenol use during pregnancy leading to autism in children when they’re born.

Matt Dolman explains that causes of autism spectrum disorder, a neurological disorder that affects learning, emotional regulation, and social awareness, aren’t very clear apart from genetics. However, this new study shows a strong change of possible causation.

Stan Gipe also elaborates that pharmaceutical companies should be testing and have warning labels to give pregnant individuals the chance to make informed decisions if acetaminophen does have these types of side effects. That a higher dose of Tylenol raises the chances that your child may be born with autism.

Whether these studies continue to show furthered causation or proof, these studies have been replicated multiple times with similar results. There may not be concrete evidence yet, but there is cause for mothers to be concerned.

Dolman Law is recommending that if you believe your child may have developed autism due to Tylenol use, now is the time to enter the que for your case to be heard. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[03:04] Matt explains the autism and Tylenol correlation study and causes of autism
[04:15] Stan explains correlation vs. causation and explains why these studies are legitimate
[07:43] Stan explains the overdiagnosis argument
[13:34] Stan explains why you should act now
[15:18] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Social Media Is Harming Your Children

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Social media is an enjoyable escape from work, school, and general life for many, but it can become addictive and even deadly to some.

Over 85 lawsuits have spread across 28 federal circuits alleging that social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok have knowingly utilized algorithms to show adolescents certain content which engenders addiction and causes declining mental health from body dysmorphia to suicide.

Stan Gipe explains how social media works to create the same response from their users as slot machines, pulling people back in and staying on the platform as long as they can. The intention is to create a group of addicts by triggering the dopamine receptors, and they’ll do it by any means.

Matt Dolman shows that despite knowing the negative effects especially on young people, nothing has changed in the way any social media platforms run their processes. Often a false image of life is pushed on kids from social media, images with no blemishes or problems.

Dolman Law is handling multiple cases involving youth harm from social media. t’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[00:46] Why there are lawsuits against social media platforms
[03:40] Matt explains the Communication Decency Act
[08:28] Stan breaks down how social media enables addiction
[12:45] The false notion of life that social media sells
[15:01] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

Firefighting Foam Chemicals Are Affecting Whole Communities

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When there’s a fire to be put out at an airport or a military base, the first priority is to contain the flames and extinguish what could be a disaster. Rarely is anybody thinking about the methods at which fires are put out, but in recent cases it’s become a question of how a certain firefighting method is affecting the people and property involved.

A firefighting foam called AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) that is commonly used on military bases and airports has been found to be dangerous to people and almost impossible to get rid of, earning the title ‘Forever Chemicals.’

Matt Dolman describes the danger of these chemicals over time, explaining that this foam is not used for commercial use unless it’s at a military base. The chemicals can stick around for up to 40 years, get into the water and start to grow into surrounding regions leading to growing cases of cancers, diseases, and ailments have been linked to this foam.

Stan Gipe also elaborates that these forever chemicals can’t be eradicated when they’re in your community. You can move the chemicals, but the removal process costs millions of dollars and puts those involved in the cleanup process at risk.

Dolman Law is handling multiple cases involving firefighters, families, and communities who have been affected by AFFF harm. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[00:46] What is AFFF and where is it used?
[01:38] What makes AFFF so dangerous and who does it affect?
[04:40] Who is receiving relief from AFFF cases?
[7:03] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

Why You Need A Truck Accident Lawyer

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’ve been in an auto-accident, the first thing you’re wondering is your health and wellness. It’s important that you find a great auto-accident attorney whose goal is to help you receive maximum relief. However, if you’ve been in an automobile accident involving a semi-truck things become more complicated.

Due to different state and federal regulations concerning semi-trucks, murky liability theories, and the deep pockets of trucking companies, these cases can’t be treated the same as a normal car accident. You not only need to find a great auto-accident lawyer, you need one with truck accident expertise or access to a truck accident expert.

Matt Dolman outlines that there are many blind spots that lawyers have including the amount of hours truckers are allowed to drive, negligent claims including negligent maintenance, and having the money and relationships with truck experts that will track down all the information from the accident and apply that information to your case.

Stan Gipe also elaborates that in many cases, it is imperative that your representation is quick when looking for the truck's vehicle negligence or repairs that should have been made prior to the accident, information about the load, things that companies will rush and fix before a case is made.

You need someone who understands the nuances of truck accidents, has the resources and experience with these types of cases, and wants you to receive full compensation for your injuries…but what should you look for in a lawyer?

Despite all of the commercials and advertisements, it’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.

In this episode:

[00:42] What is the difference between normal auto accidents and truck accidents?
[05:12] What types of lawyers to avoid if you’ve been in a truck accident
[02:20] Key criteria when finding a truck accident lawyer
[10:14] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’ve been injured in an accident when you weren’t at fault, what should you do first? Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are breaking down the process and sharing their do’s and don’ts when hiring a personal injury lawyer.

Time is of the essence. As soon as you realize you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, seek the assistance of an attorney. The attorneys will know exactly what to do from healthcare to trial.

When injured in an accident, your health insurance isn’t the primary insurance. It’s a coverage called PIP — however, you have to get your first treatment within 14 days of your injury. Stan explains that your primary care physician won’t be able to treat you because they don’t know how to bill your care. And, if you’re like most people, this isn’t common knowledge. Luckily, an attorney can help you navigate these waters quickly.

What if you don’t have health insurance and are scraping for funds following your accident? An attorney will work with you under a letter of protection, which states that your attorney will protect the settlement money and earmark the funds for medical treatment in their trust account, pending negotiation on the medical bills at the end of the case.

When searching for an attorney, Matt and Stan have a few quick tips: hire an experienced, board-certified, and local attorney. An experienced, board-certified lawyer will help you get the right documentation in place. They’ll know exactly how to deal with insurance companies and will build a good defense for you. Stan explains that a local attorney will know the tricks, secrets, and people involved — and they’ll get you on a path to maximum recovery.

In this episode:

[0:46] When should you hire a personal injury lawyer?
[2:35] How an attorney can help you seek treatment for your injury
[3:49] Why it’s important to address your injuries right away
[5:06] Why should you hire an experienced, board-certified lawyer?
[9:23] Final tips for personal injury claims: hire a local attorney

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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When to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’ve just been in a car accident, you’re likely thinking about your health and safety first. Finding a great lawyer might not cross your mind until weeks (or in some cases, months) down the line. However, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe remind us that time is of the essence when retaining an auto accident attorney.

You should hire an attorney within one to two days of the accident. Why? There’s an incredible amount of evidence available at the time of the accident that may not be there if you wait. Attorneys immediately begin to gather facts about the accident — like who was at fault or what sort of insurance coverage is available — to maximize a client's financial recovery and create a roadmap for the best possible plan of action.

What if you want to represent yourself? Matt and Stan warn that the appeal of self-representation is deceiving. Studies show that the individual who is represented by counsel has three times the net recovery than the individual who’s unrepresented, while Insurance companies will take advantage of individuals who choose to represent themselves.

As Stan explains, insurance companies are bullies. There’s going to be a certain number of fights, but they won’t settle every claim. So which fights are they going to pick? They’re going to pick the person who’s least prepared, the person without documentation, and the person without an attorney.

So how do you find the best accident lawyer for your case? Matt and Stan suggest searching locally. An auto accident attorney near you knows the doctors, the documentation, and the key figures who will likely be involved in the case. A local attorney will quickly form a plan of defense and shape a path to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

In this episode:

[0:34] Why you shouldn’t wait to hire an auto accident attorney
[1:51] Why is it dangerous to represent yourself in a car accident claim?
[4:57] How insurance companies will prey on the victim without an attorney
[6:07] Why it’s important to hire a local car accident lawyer

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Are You a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victim? Know the Typical Settlement Ranges

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400

People affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination are already dealing with harsh effects, from cancers to infertility to neurobehavioral issues. Now, Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits are being pushed forward. But how much can you expect in settlement amounts for these cases?

Although it’s too early in the claims process to determine the exact settlement ranges, Stan Gipe is using his previous experience to craft ballpark estimates of settlements.

According to Stan, the amount you get paid is going to be directly related to the condition you suffer from. Of course, each individual case may vary, but generally, the more serious the condition, the higher the amount of payment.

Specifically, Stan is sharing his projected settlement ranges for those with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and birth defects. Stan also mentions that although these are loose estimates at the moment, settlement ranges will become more definitive later on as more cases arise.

It’s vital that you seek out knowledgeable, experienced lawyers to help you get the settlement you deserve. You can visit Dolman Law Group’s website or give them a call to get in touch with Camp Lejeune lawyers who will review your case and help you get your entitled settlement.

In this episode:

[01:42] Stan Gipe projects Camp Lejeune lawsuit settlement amounts for victims with cancer
[02:30] If you have Parkinson’s disease due to Camp Lejeune contamination exposure, how much could you receive in a settlement?
[03:10] What’s the ballpark settlement for birth defect cases?
[04:18] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group’s Camp Lejeune lawyers

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Many veterans and their families were exposed to an excess of chemicals at Camp Lejeune and the MCAS New River Marine Corps Air Station. After decades of fighting for compensation, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was recently passed, allowing veterans and their families to receive meaningful compensation for their injuries.

Now, there’s a fund for Camp Lejeune victims and a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit that’s being pushed forward. But why file a lawsuit instead of going through a settlement fund?

Matt Dolman says that it’s based on the level of damages associated with different medical conditions. People with harsh diseases such as esophageal, kidney, or colon cancer are pushing for the lawsuit to receive the appropriate compensation for their conditions.

To further explain, Stan Gipe breaks it down into three compensation layers: the first two layers, which are medical care and veteran disability benefits, are previously established forms of compensation. The third and newest layer puts real, meaningful compensation into veterans’ pockets that pays reparations for how their lives have been changed.

So it’s now possible to file Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits and receive compensation…but what should you look for in a lawyer?

Despite all of the commercials and advertisements, it’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation. Additionally, the firm should have the necessary resources and be affiliated with either the local counsel in North Carolina or on a national level, like Dolman Law Group. If you want to speak to board-certified and experienced Camp Lejeune lawyers, reach out to the Dolman Law Group for a free consultation.

In this episode:

[00:46] Why are people filing Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits?
[02:20] What you should look for in a Camp Lejeune lawyer
[04:25] Stan Gipe walks through the different levels of compensation for Camp Lejeune exposure cases
[05:59] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group’s Camp Lejeune lawyers

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Symptoms

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Between 1953 and 1987, countless military personnel and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals at the MCAS New River Marine Corps Air Station and Camp Lejeune. These chemicals, which contaminated the water, exceeded 4,000 times the amount allowed by EPA standards. But what are the effects on people today?

Common symptoms and diseases from the Camp Lejeune water contamination include breast cancer, bladder cancer, female infertility, leukemia, neurobehavioral effects, and Parkinson's disease, among a plethora of other maladies. So, if you were on the base and now experience long-lasting symptoms and diseases such as these, what can you do about it?

In the past, veterans seeking justice through Camp Lejeune water contamination claims were often shut down by North Carolina's statute of repose. But recently, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed, allowing veterans and their families to file claims and seek compensation for the effects.

Everything has changed with the passage of this act. The government is now working to provide real, meaningful compensation to people who were injured — even if their claim was previously turned down or if they’ve never explored the claim process before.

To confirm if your case qualifies for compensation or to gain assistance in filing your claim, it’s important that you reach out to knowledgeable Camp Lejeune lawyers. Dolman Law Group’s lawyers are representing Camp Lejeune victims nationwide and are ready to offer free consultation and case review for anyone affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination.

In this episode:

[01:01] Stan Gipe details the history of Camp Lejeune legislation
[02:03] What common symptoms occur from the Camp Lejeune water contamination, and who qualifies for compensation?
[05:31] Stan walks through the process and timeline for filing a claim
[06:55] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group’s Camp Lejeune lawyers

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Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

The Best Way to Spend Your Digital Marketing Dollars with Chris Dreyer

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you're new to digital marketing, you may be wondering who to hire, how much money to invest in marketing, and how to avoid common mistakes. Fortunately, Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings, is here to help your firm make sense of all things marketing, digital, and SEO.

Chris says that the first big mistake is failing to allot the right marketing budget. At a minimum, your firm should be funneling 20% to 30% of top-line revenue into your marketing efforts. Even if you’re a boots-on-the-ground company, there are ways for you to compete in your market without spending all of your savings.

To start out, your company needs a website and basic social media channels (at the very least). And if you aren’t sure which channels to pursue further, Chris advises you to invest in the channels that are already delivering leads. You may have to experiment to figure out what works and what doesn’t work, but when you find what’s bringing in money, go all-in on it.

Outsourcing your digital marketing to another company can be a great benefit, especially if your firm doesn’t have any in-house experts. However, there are some major mistakes you want to steer clear of.

If you’re hiring an inexpensive agency that’s charging you between $2,000 and $5,000 per retainer period, it may end up costing you more in the long run. Content and labor cost a lot of money, and if an agency is doing it for such a low price, they’re likely buying cheap links to blast sites.

Here’s another big mistake to avoid: if an agency promises to get you on the first page of Google, they’re likely employing black-hat tactics that could get you blacklisted or banned from Google. It’s impossible to guarantee that you’ll land on the first page of Google, especially for the key terms you want to rank. So, if an agency makes those promises, you should stay far away.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their guest, Chris Dreyer, an expert in digital marketing for law firms. They talk about the do’s and don’ts of hiring a digital marketing agency, how to shape your marketing budget, and tips to ensure you don’t get banned from Google.

In this episode:

[00:37] Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe introduce their guest, Chris Dreyer
[01:06] What should you spend your Internet marketing dollars on?
[05:19] Why you need to have as big a digital footprint as possible
[08:29] Why you should stay away from companies that guarantee first-page Google placement
[13:15] Big mistakes firms often make in their SEO outsourcing

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Chris Dreyer

Title: Founder and CEO of Rankings.io

Specialty: Chris helps elite personal injury law firms dominate the first page of rankings through search engine optimization. He and his team at Rankings.io are personally involved in client campaigns all the way from strategy to execution. They’ve helped clients own top-ranked spots for keywords and focus on delivering big wins.

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Digital Marketing Tips to Boost Website Traffic and Conversions with Chris Dreyer

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Personal injury law is a saturated field — there are thousands of firms battling for top spots on Google search results. So, how do you stand out from your competitors?

According to SEO expert and Rankings CEO Chris Dreyer, there are two top digital assets that law firms should focus on: their website and their content. When crafting content and updating your website, you have to keep the consumer in mind. Is your website accessible? Is your content readable? Are you showcasing your authority and expertise?

When it comes to your website, you want to create a flat architecture, which makes it easy to access each page of your website quickly. Most people are just focused on website aesthetics, but a great website makes it easy for consumers to find information.

A flat website is one that doesn’t have sub-folders for every different category — all pages are one or two clicks away from your home page. This means that you have to be intentional with every single piece of content and where you’re placing it.

In regards to the content itself, your goal is to have the best content on the internet. Not only should you be outputting more content to differentiate yourself, but it should be high-quality content to prove that you’re an expert in the field.

But here’s one thing many lawyers get wrong: you shouldn’t make your content too complex. It needs to be legally accurate, but it also needs to be conversational and easy for consumers to understand.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe and their guest, Chris Dreyer, an expert in SEO and digital marketing for law firms. They discuss the top digital assets every firm should focus on, how to improve your website and content to boost conversions, and how to keep up with changes in the digital world.

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In this episode:

[00:40] Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe introduce their guest, Chris Dreyer
[01:36] What is a digital asset, and what is a vertical?
[03:18] The top digital assets for law firms
[06:10] Tips to create more high-quality content that ranks on Google
[13:20] Matt and Chris discuss how they’ve built up Dolman Law Group’s website architecture
[16:35] How to rank for a keyword and convert consumers on the right pages
[19:34] Paid search versus organic search
[21:53] How can you stay relevant and keep up with technology changes?
[25:44] Why pay-per-click is so difficult nowadays
[29:09] How search engine results are changing
[32:01] Chris talks about the future of digital marketing

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Chris Dreyer

Title: Founder and CEO of Rankings.io

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Inside Our Recent $6.7 Million Personal Injury Verdict

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Stan Gipe of the Dolman Law Group recently obtained a $6.7 million personal injury verdict for the estate of Harold Lewis. Harold had recently had his foot amputated after complications from diabetes. After the amputation, he had to go into the Clearwater Care and Rehabilitation Center. While in the Rehabilitation Center, Harold developed a bedsore that became severely infected, leading to his death.

Learn more about Harold’s case and our process for obtaining justice in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with seasoned civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They provide a play-by-play recount of how Stan helped Harold’s family win a verdict of $6.7 million in compensation for the loss of their loved one that the Rehabilitation Center failed to properly care for.

In this episode:

[00:40] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: how we helped a client obtain a $6.7 million personal injury verdict
[01:11] Stan Gipe talks about the client’s injury, pain, and suffering—and the personal injury lawyer’s burden to help the client
[05:52] How a patient and their family suffer when a care facility fails to do its job correctly
[06:42] How the Dolman Law Group builds a case
[08:17] Identifying the care providers involved and bringing a suit against them
[08:52] The burden of proof at trial
[09:26] How did we arrive at a number to request compensation?
[11:28] Consulting with a lawyer early in the process makes a big difference in the compensation you can receive
[15:08] Building a case for damages: what lawyers have to do
[17:02] The optics matter for your injury case
[18:25] Going to trial is like going to the Super Bowl. Preparation matters.
[19:56] Strengthening your case and what it takes to win

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Negligent Security: When Can I Sue?

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Have you ever been mugged at the common area of an apartment complex? Or have you been a victim of a violent crime at the parking lot of a strip mall, nightclub, or bar? If yes, you may have had a shot at a massive negligent security claim, but you didn't know it.

What is a negligent security claim?

It's a type of claim that looks to hold a property owner responsible for the injuries caused to a victim of a violent act or crime in and around their property for lack of proper security measures.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss all you need to know about negligent security claims, why you have a high chance of winning, and real-life examples of successful negligent security trials.

In this episode:

[00:33] Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman introduce the topic of the day: negligent security
[01:13] A property owner has to provide you with adequate security
[04:04] What level of security should you expect in a common area with foreseeable danger?
[04:56] Common areas prone to negligent security cases
[07:14] The proper security measures are not enough
[08:08] A negligent security case example
[09:11] If you get mugged in a parking lot, is it only the criminal that's responsible?
[10:10] Why you should never overlook a negligent security issue
[10:36] Proving and winning a negligent security case: a real-life example
[12:06] How businesses make themselves culpable for providing inadequate security
[14:16] Why do more people need to know about negligent security claims?
[17:40] Conclusion: your right to security in and around a commercial property explained

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

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Michael Avenatti and Lawyer Misconduct

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Some attorneys have recently been in the news for infamous reasons. In particular, Michael Avenatti became famous as Stormy Daniels' lawyer in the hush money lawsuit against Donald Trump until things went wrong.

What did Michael Avenatti do? What is he being accused of?

He tried to defraud or extort Nike out of 20 to $25 million to bury the lead on improper payments to college athletes and or coaches that Nike's involved in. That was after Stormy accused him of stealing money that was meant for her as part of her book advance.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss the Michael Avenatti case, trust accounts, attorney misconduct, and what to consider when choosing a lawyer.

In this episode:

[00:36] Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman introduce the topic of the day: Michael Avenatti and other attorneys in the news for the wrong reasons
[01:20] What did Michael Avenatti do? What is he being accused of?
[04:27] How Stormy Daniels discovered her lawyer was stealing from her
[05:28] Why was Michael Avenatti trying to extort money from Nike?
[06:29] The most common attorney misconduct in the Florida Bar
[07:10] What is a trust account, and why does it matter what your lawyer does with it?
[08:15] The real reason some attorneys steal from trust accounts
[09:00] Protecting yourself against potentially fraudulent attorneys
[09:50] Why it's a huge issue if a lawyer files for a personal bankruptcy
[11:44] Always look into the reputation and credibility of your lawyer
[13:44] Trust your spidey-sense

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

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How to Maximize the Value of Your Injury Claim

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you're injured in an accident, don't be surprised your primary care doctor will not want to see you or may want to see you under a different arrangement and not your health insurance.

That's because medical treatment for auto accident injuries is slightly different from your standard care. Many physicians don't want to do the extra work involved in treating you and not get paid.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss the five value drivers for personal injury cases, and how to shoot for those big verdicts!

In this episode:

[00:36] Stan Gipe introduces the topic of the day: value drivers and what makes your injury cases worth money
[01:05] Why medical treatment is different for injuries sustained from an auto accident, and why not every doctor can help
[02:39] A letter of protection and past medical bills
[04:27] Building up the value of your case: future medical needs matter
[06:26] The art of boarding at trial
[07:22] When do you need a life care planner?
[09:03] The before-and-after witness and mild traumatic brain injury
[10:47] Driving value using the past wage loss
[13:13] The cost of expert witnesses and why they matter to your case
[17:47] Handling the bully that is your insurance company
[18:29] Touchy-feely or the noneconomic damages
[21:11] Who pays the medical bills, and how are they paid after your case?

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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When Do I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Wed, 18 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When auto accidents happen, insurance companies are looking to minimize how much they pay you or not pay you at all—and they will succeed if you go to them as an unrepresented claimant.

There are times when you don't need a lawyer. For example, if you get into a minor parking lot fender bender, and it's someone else's fault, no one is injured, and all you're trying to do is get your car fixed, then you don't need a lawyer. In that case, liability is admitted, no one is injured, and no genuine issue of contention.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They discuss the need to hire a personal injury lawyer, avoid common mistakes that could hurt your claims before it's too late, and more.

In this episode:

[00:34] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: the need for hiring a personal injury lawyer
[00:49] When do I NOT need to hire a personal injury lawyer? Stan Gipe explains
[02:53] Open-and-shut case? Not so fast. When you need to hire a lawyer after an accident before it’s too late
[04:19] Why it is a struggle to find a doctor after an auto accident
[05:07] The type of doctor you need after an auto accident
[07:02] Exacerbation of a preexisting condition and the eggshell plaintiff rule
[09:29] Your insurance company does not like to pay you. How to make sure you don’t give them a reason not to
[11:52] The dilemma of a pro se plaintiff or unrepresented claimant
[13:45] Mistakes unrepresented claimants make
[15:02] Understanding the no-fault or PIP coverage
[16:39] What does it cost you to hire a top personal injury lawyer? $0 (zero dollars). Stan talks about why that is so

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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The Truth About a Police Report

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Let's say you've just had a car accident, and a police officer comes to the scene, interviews a few witnesses, gives you a ticket and writes a report that says you're at fault. What next? Does it necessarily mean you're at fault and have no case?

For one, what is a police report? The police report is a police officer's opinion about what happened when they spoke to the people who saw the accident. There's no reason why your case should not move forward because If your case ever gets to court, what's in the police officer's report never comes up.

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast, elite civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe, discuss why a police report should not deter you from pursuing a potential claim. They also talk about your options, even if your case is about splitting liability.

In this episode:

[00:40] Stan Gipe introduces the topic of the day: police reports and their relevance to your injury case
[02:00] is the police report admissible in court?
[03:33] How Stan will represent a client who the police report says is at fault
[04:33] What the police report is and how the MAIT (Major Accident Investigation Team) report is different
[05:27] Something else you need to know: can what you say to the police officer at your auto accident scene be used against you in a state of Florida court?
[06:54] What does being at fault or partially at fault mean for your case?
[08:11] Why it is crucial always to get a second or third opinion
[10:36] The police report can be wrong in many ways. What should you do if the police report is incorrect about your case?
[12:16] Conclusion: your choice of a lawyer makes all the difference

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Help! My Attorney is Refusing to Take My Case to Trial

Wed, 04 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

When you and your injury attorney disagree on whether you should settle or go to trial, it is commonly an issue of reasonableness. Are you expecting way too much money and refusing to accept a reasonable settlement? Or is your attorney a wimp who doesn't have the guts to take your case to trial?

Join Clearwater Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Stan Gipe and his partner Matt Dolman, a seasoned litigator with over 1500 trials under his belt, as they dissect these issues and more.

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast, Stan and Matt discuss the real reason your attorney may not want to take your case to trial, what you can do about it, and how to avoid being in that type of situation altogether.

In this episode:

[00:44] Stan Gipe introduces the topic of the day: what happens when you and your representing attorney disagree about what to do with your case.
[02:02] Who decides if a case goes to trial or not? Matt Dolman and Stan shares what works and what doesn’t
[04:14] The real reason many attorneys don’t want to take your case to trial
[05:31] Being willing to go to trial could make all the difference
[07:44] Here’s what you should know before you fire or discharge your attorney
[10:54] Do you get charged twice if you fire your lawyer and want to hire another for the same case? Matt and Stan explain.
[12:27] The limitations of some personal injury attorneys and what they can do about it
[14:29] Why Dolman Law Group is an elite firm—and why they are different
[16:40] The conclusion: no matter how far your current lawyer has gone with your case, if they’re unwilling to prosecute, Matt and Stan want you to know that you have options.

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

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Insulating Your Practice Against Big Tech Invasion with Bob Simon

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Technology and new rules of engagement are rattling law practice across different states. Arizona and Utah, for example, allow non-lawyers to be law firm partners. California allows legal paraprofessionals - non-lawyers who only have to get a certificate - to practice law. Now, Big Tech and artificial intelligence (AI) are entering the practice of law. Astoundingly, the AI is posting a win rate north of 50%.

These changes - the deployment of AI and the emergence of Big Tech in the legal profession - blur the lines of the practice of law. How do we insulate ourselves from this invasion and distinguish ourselves as lawyers? Today's guest, Robert (Bob) Simon, explores these emerging issues and shares his vision for the future of the practice of law.

In this episode:

[00:36] Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman introduce their guest, Robert (Bob) Simon
[02:42] Head start: why Bob started Justice HQ and how solo practice lawyers can benefit
[04:56] Baby bar, Kim Kardashian, non-lawyers owning law firms, Bob shares his views on changes to expect in the law practice in California
[06:19] How artificial intelligence is changing the game and what lawyers must do to insulate themselves
[07:26] With AI lawyers recording over 50% win rates in some claims without human assistance, does AI blur the lines of what is the practice of law?
[09:57] The AI tsunami will promote more alternative dispute resolution— how will this affect lawyers?
[13:28] Climbing the steep learning curve of becoming a note-worthy trial lawyer alone is daunting. How Justice HQ is bringing change
[16:08] A new lawyer's cross and how they can lighten the burden
[20:13] Bob's Bourbon of Proof Tour: what it is about and everything else he has going on
[22:52] The immense value of a knowledge and case sharing community for lawyers
[25:08] Is a trial skills training school necessary and vital for your next step as a trial lawyer?
[28:07] Bob's rise to fame: from not being taken seriously as a young lawyer to hitting monster verdicts, and now insurers are wary of getting in the ring with him
[30:28] Who determines the value of a client's loss during trial? Shoot for the stars
[32:06] Bob's strategy for convincing the jury to consider high-value compensation requests
[35:33] Navigating a bad faith case and helping clients get millions over policy in compensation
[37:27] "Success requires a great partner." How to choose the right partner

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Robert (Bob) Simon

Title: Co-founder of the Simon Law Group and Justice HQ

Specialty: He acts as the primary trial attorney for the Simon Law Group and has since made it his mission to fight for the injured and the less fortunate. Bob is known for getting massive verdicts on spine injury cases, with several verdicts over 10 million dollars in settlements. He is one of the two or three most successful trial lawyers of his generation. He spends a lot of his time giving back to the community and mentoring other trial lawyers in the craft of consumer advocate law.

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Jury Misconduct Could Derail the Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell announced its plans to appeal her recent sex-trafficking conviction after two jurors from the trial told reporters that they were sexually abused and discussed this with other jury members in deliberations.

Maxwell's attorneys are looking into whether the jurors incorrectly filled out a questionnaire in which they were supposed to disclose this type of information — details that could have led to biased decision-making. If they did, that would be gross jury misconduct that could be grounds for a mistrial.

Jury misconduct in any shape or form is critical to whether justice is served. However, it is an often misunderstood part of the process because justice systems don't want to scare off potential jurors from serving in future trials.

Stan Gipe and partner Matt Dolman are seasoned trial lawyers and acutely aware of how delicate the process of selecting a jury is and why jury misconduct is such a serious offense.

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast, Stan and Matt discuss how emotions move juries more than facts and how this makes jury impartiality an even bigger deal. They'll also cover some of their own courtroom experiences where questions of jury misconduct became an issue.

In this episode:

[00:38] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: Jury misconduct and the issue around the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict
[01:32] Why juror neutrality is critical
[03:16] Stan and Matt share their first-hand experience of jury misconduct
[07:09] The dilemma of being a juror
[08:38] Stan talks about the most common jury misconduct in civil trial personal injury cases
[11:38] Jury selection is the most important part of a case. What drives jury selection?
[13:50] How remote trials increases the potential for juror misconduct
[17:25] Contact Stan and Matt if you’re ready to retain the services of competent and experienced trial lawyers for a personal injury case by visiting their website dolmanlaw.com.

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📰 Maxwell Verdict Is Clouded After Juror’s Disclosure of Past Sexual Abuse

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📑 Race and the Jury

📰 Porn Interrupts Zoom Hearing of Alleged Tampa Twitter ‘Bit-Con’ Hacker

💻 Cyberattacks on Courts

💭 Lies During Jury Selection: What Are the Costs?

📰 Some States Seek To Eliminate Racial Bias in Jury Selection with Peremptory-Challenge Changes

💭 Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in an Age of Social Media?

💻 Jury Trials Conducted by Zoom Can Lead to Biased Juries, Distractions, and Other Dangers, Lawyers Say

💻 How Courts Embraced Technology, Met the Pandemic Challenge, and Revolutionized Their Operations

📑 Access to Justice in the Age of COVID-19: A Roundtable Report

Smoke and Mirrors: Why TV Lawyers May Not Be the Best Choice

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:43:00 -0400

You just got injured in an accident, and you need a lawyer. Who do you turn to?

Your mind may drift to those billboard attorneys on every highway. They’re touting a Harvard Law School degree and big wins for clients. You might see them on TV walking out of a courthouse, welcomed by a swarm of journalists all waiting to hear the great news.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. They talk about the realities of big, flashy law firms, the benefits of seeking out attorneys from smaller firms, and why great lawyers don’t need billboards, radio, or TV advertisements.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:05] What most lawyers on TV don’t show you
[05:53] Why it’s beneficial to seek out attorneys from smaller firms versus larger, more advertised ones
[12:17] Matt explains why even outstanding trial lawyers don’t always win fair offers from insurance companies — and how big lawyers often leave money on the table
[16:33] Why you should be wary if a TV lawyer says they haven’t tried many cases
[21:25] Common misconceptions consumers have about settlement amounts
[25:49] Why you shouldn’t make assumptions based on a lawyers’ educational background — even if it’s Harvard Law School
[29:35] Stan spills the truth: great lawyers don’t need television, radio, or billboard advertisement

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Who Has to Pay For Your Personal Injury Claim?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:43:00 -0400

You’re standing on the side of the road, when suddenly, a car spins out of control, nearly hitting you. You jump out of the way to avoid it, injuring your knee in the process. Now you’ve got a massive surgery bill to pay. But the car never made contact with you — so who’s at fault?

According to Stan Gipe, in situations like this (and many other uncommon scenarios), the car doesn’t have to make contact with you to have a claim against the driver. It’s an act of negligence that caused your injury, therefore, it’s a valid claim.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. They discuss everything you need to know about personal injury claims and insurance policies, including uncommon (yet valid) claims, “full coverage” misconceptions, the importance of uninsured motorist coverage, and lots more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:05] Valid claims that most consumers never think about
[03:06] Stan shares examples of how civil and criminal law can differ — and how intention plays a major role in these scenarios
[08:39] How does Stan navigate these odd types of cases, and how does insurance factor in?
[11:30] Why “full coverage” insurance policies might not be what you think
[12:39] The value of umbrella coverage
[13:41] Stan emphasizes the importance of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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The Non-Joinder Statute: What is It, and How Does It Work in the Courtroom?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:43:00 -0400

If you’re a Florida resident who’s been involved in an automobile accident, there’s one courtroom secret you may want to learn about: the nonjoinder statute.

The statute pushed out by insurance companies asserts that the jury does not get to know if you have insurance or not. Jurors tend to give a bigger award to uninsured people. They get sympathetic, wondering how an injured, uninsured person is going to pay for the damages. So, the statute aims to remove any talk of insurance to avoid this bias.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. They talk about the details behind the nonjoinder statute, how it affects jurors, attorneys, and defendants, why you should be wary of insurance companies, and the importance of seeking a board-certified lawyer.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:00] What does Florida’s nonjoinder statute entail?
[03:10] How the nonjoinder statute can backfire on itself
[03:57] What Stan does during jury selection and the opening statement to combat jurors forming inferences around insurance
[07:26] How the presence of insurance companies affects courtroom dynamics
[10:43] Stan’s tips for educating the jury around insurance situations
[11:40] What consumers don’t understand about insurance companies
[15:29] How insurance companies can swindle you out of money
[19:01] Why is it important to find a lawyer who is board certified?
[24:37] The truth about attorneys and insurance companies
[25:50] How can a consumer find the right personal injury lawyer?

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Understanding Firefighting Foam (AFFF) Lawsuits

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:43:00 -0400

Aqueous Film Forming Foam, also known as AFFF and Firefighting Foam, is a fire retardant often used by firefighters, military personnel, and those in commercial airports to put out fuel-based fires. However, this foam has some devastating effects that everyone should watch out for.

There are still studies taking place about the dangers of AFFF, but we know this: it has carcinogens and “forever chemicals,” meaning that the chemicals can’t be safely disposed of or broken down.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. Together, they discuss the dangers of AFFF, how it’s negatively impacting the health and wellbeing of both people and the environment, and what to do if you think you’ve been exposed.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:00] What is AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam)?
[03:27] The dangers of AFFF — and how it affects more than just firefighters
[06:57] How many have been exposed to these forever chemicals?
[09:28] How Dolman Law Group is working to investigate cases from AFFF carcinogens
[12:08] Why you should jump on this issue early if you’re experiencing effects from AFFF exposure

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Opioid Lawsuit Lawyers | How Can Victims and Families Seek Justice?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:42:00 -0400

The opioid crisis has turned into an epidemic — and it’s not getting any better. The issue is widespread across the country, affecting all demographics.

The victims involved in the opioid epidemic are just people taking medicine a doctor prescribed to them. The problem is, doctors are prescribing morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and other opioids in cases where they’re often unnecessary.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Jim Magazine. They talk about the increasing opioid epidemic, the different cases Jim litigates, and how money motivates in these types of cases.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Jim Magazine
[01:01] Jim discusses his work litigating opiate cases
[06:18] How some doctors and pharmacies are contributing to the opiate epidemic
[08:32] Jim breaks down the elements within an opiate injury or death case
[11:38] How money motivates in these types of cases
[13:55] Jim shares how to get in touch with the firm and describes his Florida injury practice

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Name: Jim Magazine, Esq.

Title: Attorney at Larson Magazine and Owner of Magazine Law Group

Specialty: Jim is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and is a Martindale Hubbell AV-rated attorney. He is licensed to practice law in Florida and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court. In addition to representing injured clients, Jim is involved with the National Opiate Litigation Team.

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Understanding the Epidemic

The Truth About Law Firms: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:42:00 -0400

Billboard or TV advertisements from big law firms often boast major wins and exceptional attorneys. But what are you really getting from a big law firm compared to a smaller one?

The truth is, bigger isn’t always better. Many times, the billboards and TV advertisements from big firms are just smoke and mirrors. They may boast a $250,000 win, but how much did they leave on the table? Was it a four-million-dollar case?

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. They talk about the differences between big firms and smaller firms, why you should always choose an attorney that has tried cases before, and how to steer clear of misleading advertising.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:46] The importance of working with a firm that tries cases
[04:11] How insurance companies trick you (and some attorneys) into leaving money on the table
[07:34] Digging into the details of misleading advertisements and billboard firms
[11:53] The differences between smaller and larger firms
[16:43] How some attorneys could go several years without trying a case
[19:07] The characteristics of a great attorney

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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How to Tell if You Have a Medical Malpractice Case

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:39:00 -0400

When you come out of surgery and notice that something isn’t right, you may be tempted to call it medical malpractice. However, just because you have a bad outcome from a procedure doesn’t necessarily mean it’s malpractice.

So, how can you tell if you have a medical malpractice case?

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. They discuss how to determine if you have a medical malpractice case, common misconceptions about malpractice, and why medical malpractice cases are so difficult.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:02] Why a bad outcome from a medical procedure isn’t necessarily malpractice
[03:32] When should you seek advice from an attorney in regard to medical malpractice?
[07:27] Why medical malpractice cases are so difficult
[10:05] The importance of protocols
[14:59] How safety protocols have changed over time

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

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Has Your Lawyer Actually Tried a Case Before?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:38:00 -0400

Trials are rarer than you might think. But you still want a lawyer who’s qualified, experienced, and will fight for you in court — if it comes to that. So how can you determine the best lawyer for your case?

It comes down to two important things: board certification and trial experience.

If an attorney is board-certified, it means that they’ve passed an exam, taken a certain number of cases to court, and have people that can vouch for their credibility. According to Matt Dolman, less than 2% of civil trial lawyers are board-certified — because it’s not an easy badge of honor to obtain. So, if you find an attorney who’s board-certified, you know you’ll be getting top-tier service.

And you don’t want an attorney who has never taken a case to trial. It may seem obvious, but many fall victim to the flashy billboard advertisements and commercials. Some of these billboard lawyers don’t have any trial experience, and it could cost you a great settlement.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. Together, they discuss what to look for in a trial lawyer, including board certification, a history of taking cases to trial, and someone who is willing to push back on insurance companies and give you the highest offer possible.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe
[01:26] What does it mean to be board certified?
[05:31] Why insurance companies aren't afraid of lawyers who have never tried a case
[11:35] Stan breaks down the process of a personal injury case
[13:41] The number one reason an attorney won’t take your case to trial
[16:22] Why you should seek a board-certified attorney who has tried cases before

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Paraquat Exposure Lawsuits: Here’s What You Need to Know

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:37:00 -0400

What are mass torts? Mass torts are a series of lawsuits in the hundreds, sometimes thousands, brought against a manufacturer of a defective product, medication, or device that harms numerous people. An example of a mass tort is paraquat injury lawsuits.

What is a paraquat injury? Paraquat is a herbicide that kills weeds, and farmers use it as an agricultural grass and crop control chemical. However, it contains toxic chemicals that can cause severe injuries if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. It is often released onto a farm using different types of drifts and overspray.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and Legal Clerk Mike Furdock. Together, they discuss exposures to paraquat, the scary connection between paraquat and Parkinson's disease, the stages and symptoms of the disease, the litigation process for paraquat injuries, and what to do if you or a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Mike Furdock, and introduces the topic of the day: Exposures to Paraquat
[01:22] What is Paraquat?
[02:40] How is Paraquat released to the environment?
[03:15] People who are at risk of Paraquat poisoning
[04:21] How prevalent are Paraquat injury cases?
[05:34] Multi-district litigation of Paraquat exposure cases: how it works
[06:57] Banned in over 30 countries, what is the government doing about the Paraquat problem?
[07:39]What is Parkinson's disease?
[08:58] Stages of Parkinson's disease
[11:15] The scary relationship between Paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease
[12:01] What to do if you or someone you know is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Mike Furdock

Title: Legal Clerk at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Mike is a Legal Clerk at Dolman Law Group. He is a 3L J.D. Candidate at Stetson University College of Law ‘22. His focus is on trial advocacy with the goal of eventually practicing civil/personal injury litigation to serve those who have been victims of Human Trafficking, catastrophic trauma, and other crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Why These Two Lawyers Love Tampa Bay Sports

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:36:00 -0400

The COVID-19 pandemic is still out there, but some of the restrictions are off, and everyone can't seem to wait for sports to return. If you live in St. Petersburg, Florida, you know we love our sports. But what can two elite personal injury lawyers in Tampa teach you as they banter about sports in Tampa?

Matt Dolman still has a score from last year's World Series to settle with the Rays' Kevin Cash for his idiotic move of pulling Blake Snell, who was pitching a beautiful game. Matt thinks the Rays don't have the proper setup or owner going into the new year. He thinks the Rays' owner, Stuart Sternberg, is not committed to winning.

Learn more in this David vs. Goliath podcast episode with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. Together, they discuss their love of Tampa teams, their hope and fear for the future of The Rays and Bucs, the racial challenges in sports, athletes, and coaches doing it right in different sports, and more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his co-host, Stan Gipe, and introduces the topic of the day: sports in Tampa
[03:09] How The Rays will set up this year and what to expect
[05:36] Sports bring us all together
[06:03] Matt is worried about the Bucs next year, and you should too
[08:41] Deshaun Watson and the professional athletes who think they’re being paid monster salaries to be happy
[11:50] Why are there so few black coaches in the NFL?
[13:21] How many former football players become coaches?
[15:25] Did Hugh Culverhouse have a thing against black athletes?
[17:20] Is Bruce Arians the most inclusive NFL coach?

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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How Lawyers Combat Human Trafficking

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:35:00 -0400

Massive events like the Superbowl bring a lot of buzz and attention to any city hosting it. It will be no different in Tampa, but sadly, there's evidence that these events also attract illegal vices like sex trafficking. In the last Superbowl held in Miami, 40 individuals were arrested for sex trafficking, and they recovered four girls under 18.

As the Superbowl comes to Tampa, it's our duty as citizens to say something if we see something. But what do you need to look for, and what are the signs of sex trafficking? Sex traffickers operate on the fringes of legal businesses like the hospitality industry. What you can look out for are cash motel reservations in cash without an ID.

Learn more in this David vs. Goliath podcast episode with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. Together, they discuss the problem of sex trafficking during events like the super bowl, how to potentially identify a hotel or motel enabling sex trafficking, how to help a victim, and more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his co-host, Stan Gipe
[00:54] Stan introduces the topic of the day: sex trafficking
[01:51] What are the signs of sex trafficking
[02:17] Sex trafficking is not limited to minors: how they operate
[03:52] Hotels and motels are complicit: how to spot and make them pay
[08:22] Why suing complicit hotels and motels works
[09:42] Why we care about sex trafficking cases
[10:34] Ignorance is not an excuse
[12:19] We must also go after those who sexually exploit minors
[14::56] Labor trafficking is not left out
[17:16] Undocumented or not, you can sue sex traffickers

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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A Few Rounds on the Mic with Champion Boxer Winky Wright

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:54:00 -0400

In the world of boxing, styles make fights. As the world looks forward to the fight between Errol Spence and Mikey Garcia, three-time world champion Winky Wright shared his thoughts about it and more.

Winky thinks it's Spence's fight to lose because he is strong and a good puncher, but Mikey is good with using angles and speed and will try to beat Spence to the punch and box around him. But one good punch from Spence, and it could be all over. Still, it promises to be a good fight.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman featuring Winky Wright. They discuss upcoming welterweight boxing fights to look out for, what to expect from each fighter and just how good is Lomachenko?

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Winky Wright
[01:55] Styles make fights: what Winky thinks about Errol Spence and Mikey Garcia's matchup
[02:22] Sometimes, it only takes one good shot
[03:19] Winky's thoughts on Keith Thurman's upcoming fight
[05:34] Keith could be going into that fight rusty, having been out of the ring a while
[07:10] Another fight to look out for and what to expect: Manny Pacquiao Vs. Adrien Broner
[08:55] What Winky thinks about Terence Crawford against Amir Khan.
[10:16] How good is Lomachenko?

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Winky Wright

Title: American former professional boxer

Bio: Winky Wright is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2012. He is a three-time light middleweight world champion and was the last to hold the undisputed title at that weight until Jermell Charlo in 2022.

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Winky Wright vs. Shane Mosley

Common Auto Accidents (Back & Neck Injuries)

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:14:00 -0400

No car accident is too small to cause pain and suffering. Sometimes even a fender bender can cause pain, depending on the level of impact, which is why the absence of visible injuries is no excuse for not getting checked after an accident. You need to certify that you don't have to worry about any common injuries associated with car accidents. What are some of these pain-causing injuries?

There are sprains, strains of the neck, the back, and many shoulder injuries. You could also have spine pain which can travel to your hands, legs, and even your toes. When you start to feel numbness and tingling in your hands or feet, there could be an injury to the nerves. No thanks to muscular spasms or injuries from trauma during the car accident. The injuries can be worse. You can also experience bladder incontinence or inability to hold your bowels after a car accident.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Dr. Ian Rainey. They discuss neck and back injuries you could sustain after an accident, how they can make you feel or not, treatment options, and when to see a surgeon.

In this episode:

[00:48] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Dr. Ian Rainey, and introduces the topic of the day: common injuries from automobile accidents that can affect your neck and back
[01:12] What is radiculopathy, and any correlation to the numbness and tingling in your hands or feet after an accident?
[03:17] How physicians diagnose and alleviate radiculopathy
[04:21] When does a nerve injury require you to see a surgeon?
[06:25] Why it is pertinent to get an MRI after an auto accident
[07:39] The role of the physician in your injury case
[09:13] Acute versus pre-existing injuries, how does the chiropractor differentiate?
[10:20] When surgery becomes inevitable
[11:36] What is the maximum medical improvement?
[12:51] Other common car accident injuries
[13:54] The difference between radiculopathy and neuropathy
[15:02] How car accident victims ruin their injury case

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Dr. Ian Rainey

Title: Doctor of Chiropractic at Rainey Chiropractic & Car Injury Clinic

Specialty: Dr. Rainey is a chiropractic physician and a graduate of Life University. He specializes in helping people get out of pain, improve their health and return to pre-injury status. He comes from a family of holistic physicians who specialize in providing health.

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Personal Injury Case Killers And How To Avoid Them

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:25:00 -0400

Were you injured in a collision? Do you want to file a personal injury case to get the highest compensation possible? It all starts with what you do right after the accident. If you're not severely injured, you should exchange information with the other party involved in the accident, call the police to take a report and go straight to seek medical care.

For medical care, you have two options: the emergency room or an urgent care clinic. Which should you choose? It depends on the severity of your injuries. You should seek urgent care when there's no threat to life or loss of body parts. You'll get the same treatment as an ER but faster. Sometimes even better for a lot less than the massive bill you'll accumulate at an ER before your case starts.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Dr. Fred Williams. They discuss what to do after an accident, how choosing the wrong place for medical attention can devalue your case, why you should follow the physician's orders, and the behavior or any conduct that will destroy a case.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Dr. Fred Williams, and the topic of the day: protecting the value of your injury case
[01:36] Where to seek treatment after an accident
[03:46] Why is going to the hospital's emergency room (ER) a bad idea when you don't have to?
[04:07] How going to an ER may reduce the value of your case
[07:14] Why going to an urgent care clinic after an accident is in your best interest
[09:02] Common mistakes that could ruin your injury case
[12:03] How insurance carriers try to discredit your injury claim
[14:04] What you can and can't do when receiving ongoing treatment
[17:20] Put yourself in the best light

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Dr. Fred Williams

Title: Clinic Director at Kingdom Chiropractic

Specialty: Dr. Williams is a passionate and compassionate health care provider who empowers communities with the gift of improved health through chiropractic. He provides affordable state-of-the-art chiropractic care for people of all walks of life.

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Common Car Accident Injuries with Dr. Fred Williams

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:22:00 -0400

You can sustain different injuries in a car accident. One of the most common is whiplash. It's jarring and stretching the muscles and ligaments. Though a soft tissue injury, whiplash could be as painful and more symptomatic than a disc injury. Healing from whiplash is another kettle of fish. Insurance lawyers often try to downplay the long-term effect and suffering to minimize the value of the case.

However, a lot can go wrong if you had a pre-existing injury before sustaining a whiplash from an accident. Chiropractors help to examine and determine the extent of this neck injury. From their diagnoses, they can provide the percentage of whole person Impairment, which is an impairment rating that explains how severely injured the individual is.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Dr. Fred Williams. They discuss the common accident injuries focusing on neck pain, whiplash, lower back injuries, upper body injuries, TMJs, headaches and causes, and more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Dr. Fred Williams, and the topic of the day: common car accident injuries
[01:07] The first most common car accident injury is whiplash—what is it?
[01:42] How long does a whiplash take to heal, and why do insurance carriers downplay it?
[02:57] If you have pre-existing injuries and get a whiplash injury from an accident, here’s what can go wrong and how a chiropractor can help
[04:07] How chiropractors determine the Whole Person impairment rating and why it matters to your injury claim
[05:15] The second most common car accident injuries are low back type injuries: how bad can they get?
[06:00] Bulging disc versus a herniation, the differences, when you should be worried, and how chiropractors determine what is pre-existing or acute from the accident
[10:08] Strength loss in the lower extremities, sleeping feet, pin pain that extends from the back down to the feet after an accident - what type of injuries cause these symptoms?
[11:41] At what point does a chiropractor declare that a car accident injury requires surgery?
[13:17] Upper body injuries are also common, especially shoulder injuries.
[14:42} Is it possible to injure your elbow in a car accident? Yes, here’s how
[16:28] Causes of the headaches most people feel after an accident
[17:21] What are TMJs, how common are they, and how is it treated?

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Name Dr. Fred Williams

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Driving for Uber or Lyft: How Protected Are You After an Accident?

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:33:00 -0400

Drivers on ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have different levels of insurance coverage depending on the zone they are in per time. On Uber, for example, Zone one is when a driver is online but not yet paired with a rider, and zone two is when the driver accepts a trip and goes to pick up and drop off a rider. When in zone one, the driver has insurance for up to a certain amount of property damage.

Suppose a driver gets in an accident while in zone two. There's insurance coverage for property damage and bodily injury. But access to the collision damage policy in zone one is contingent on the driver having at least a personal auto policy coverage. The reason is that ridesharing apps classify drivers as independent contractors and not employees.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Brent Sibley, Esq. They discuss ridesharing agreements, your rights as a driver using the apps, how to protect yourself against your insurance carrier, and more.

In this episode:

[00:48] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Brent Sibley, Esq.
[01:25] Matt introduces the topic of the day: ridesharing agreements and insurance coverage for drivers
[01:46] What is ridesharing?
[03:46] Insurance issues when driving for Uber or Lyft and you're involved in an accident
[05:32] The different levels of insurance coverage for accidents involving drivers working with rideshare companies
[06:55] Why Uber has minimal insurance coverage for zone one
[08:36] I drive for Uber. Uber has insurance coverage for me. Do I still need a private auto insurance policy?
[11:20] How much private cover is required, and does rideshare services' insurance cover bodily injury?
[14:24] Choosing the wrong private cover can put your insurance coverage at risk if you drive for ridesharing services
[17:16} The right way to protect yourself from losing the benefits of your insurance coverage when using ridesharing services as a driver

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Brent Sibley, Esq.

Title: Personal Injury Lawyer with Modern Injury Lawyers

Specialty: Brent is committed to providing aggressive and effective legal representation and counsel to individuals who have sustained personal injury in serious accidents. He formerly ran Sibley Dolman Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP covering Aventura, North Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Doral, and Boca Raton.

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The Truth About "Ambulance Chasers"

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:32:00 -0400

Have you ever heard of personal injury solicitation or ambulance chasing? Personal injury solicitation happens when a random person shows up at an accident scene to offer legal services. These people arrive unannounced and uninvited to solicit. They are called runners or investigators, or victim advocates.

Runners could be working alone or under the guise of a law firm. Often, they sell the case to the law firms they work with for anywhere from 500 to $1,000. Here's the first problem: it is illegal for a law firm or anyone else to come up to somebody after a crash and sell them personal injury attorney services. It's a criminal activity and becomes a criminal conspiracy if multiple people are involved.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Brent Sibley, Esq. They discuss the menace of personal injury solicitation, how it works, what to do if approached to avoid falling victim, and why you should never agree to work with runners.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Brent Sibley, Esq.
[02:14] Matt introduces the topic of the day: personal injury solicitation
[04:25] Personal injury solicitation is a criminal activity: Brent explains how it plays out
[06:11] Why you’re likely to get poor legal representation from solicitors
[06:54] Double victim: the sad price you pay for agreeing to personal injury solicitation
[07:27] The hand of the law is coming, some law firms are already in trouble
[09:13] Beware of desperate lawyers, how to identify personal injury solicitation runners and what to do about it

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Brent Sibley, Esq.

Title: Personal Injury Lawyer with Modern Injury Lawyers

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The Dark Side of Personal Injury Advertising and Settlement Mills

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:30:00 -0400

You've probably seen many personal injury advertisements on TV, radio, and billboards promising massive settlements. You wonder if any of it is accurate and if those firms are better than your regular mom-and-pop or smaller boutique personal injury firm. The truth is many of those firms are personal injury settlement mills.

Personal injury settlement mills are law practices equipped to handle thousands of minor injury cases for small settlements like $1,500 to $5,000. These law firms have few attorneys and many staff, and they do a lot of aggressive advertising campaigns. Their goal is to settle as many cases as possible, giving little personal attention to the case, so they do the client a great disservice.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Brent Sibley, Esq. They discuss personal injury settlement mills and why they are no good for your injury case, why personal injury trial lawyers are better, and how to choose them.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Brent Sibley, Esq, and the topic of the day: unpaid overtime
[02:13] Matt introduces the topic of the day: personal injury law firm advertising
[02:57] The unique characteristics of a personal injury settlement mill - and why they are a wrong fit for your case
[06:16] What is the primary duty of a personal injury attorney, and why do settlement mills struggle to fulfill it?
[07:32] Lawyers are not made equally: why trial attorneys are best for your injury case
[10:28] Myth-busting: do settlement mills move cases along faster? No, here's why
[12:19] How the settlement mill business model is a great disservice to injury victims
[14:17] What's the best way of finding an excellent personal injury attorney, and what can you expect from them?

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Brent Sibley, Esq.

Title: Personal Injury Lawyer with Modern Injury Lawyers

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Help! My Employer Owes Me Unpaid Overtime

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:13:00 -0400

What is unpaid overtime? First off, overtime is what you earn per hour when you exceed a certain amount per week. Ideally, any hour after 40 hours a week is billable for overtime which is your hourly rate and half. So if you're making $15 an hour, you're entitled to $22.50 per hour for every hour you work over your weekly threshold.

However, overtime is not a one-size-fits-all policy, so not everyone is eligible. It depends on how much you make in a given week or year, your type of job, and your hierarchy and duties. So who is eligible for overtime?

What do you do if you believe you're a victim of unpaid overtime? How does an unpaid overtime lawsuit play out? What can you gain from it? Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq, and the topic of the day: unpaid overtime
[01:22] What is unpaid overtime?
[02:32] Who is exempt and non-exempt from overtime?
[05:12] If your duties at work are constantly changing, how do you determine if you're non-exempt or exempt from overtime?
[05:44] What are your rights, and what can you do if you're a victim of unpaid overtime?
[07:33] How an unpaid overtime suit plays out
[10:33] What you can gain from an unpaid overtime lawsuit

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Trescot Gear, Esq.

Title: Managing Owner at Gear Law, LLC

Specialty: Trescot exclusively practices Labor and Employment Law, representing both employees and employers in litigation related to contracts, wage disputes, discrimination, retaliation, and other labor-intensive areas.

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Medical Treatment After a Car Accident with Dr. Fred Williams

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:06:00 -0400

Where do you go for treatment after a car accident? People typically go to the Emergency Room (ER) or an urgent care clinic. Depending on the injury you sustain, you may also need to see a chiropractor.

Why see a chiropractor? Because you're likely to come down with spine-related injuries after a car accident. For instance, herniated or bulging disk injuries are common. They can cause severe pain but can also be asymptomatic, so people move around with herniations and bulging disks without knowing.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Dr. Fred Williams. They discuss how and where to get treatment after a car accident, why you need to see a chiropractor before agreeing to do surgery, legal options to pay for treatment after a car accident, and more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman welcomes his guest, Dr. Fred Williams
[01:00] Dr. Fred Williams introduces himself and what he does
[02:08] The process of getting treatment after a car accident–and why you need to see a chiropractor
[03:02] Herniated vs bulging disk: what is the difference?
[03:48] The present and future value of a chiropractor's diagnostic interpretations
[05:11] How long should a chiropractic treatment be for?
[05:59] What you need to know about Personal Injury Protection, a letter of protection, and paying for treatment after an accident?
[07:15] The biggest mistakes auto accident patients make that harm their case
[08:11] Why you need to see a chiropractor before trying for surgery

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Dr. Fred Williams

Title: Clinic Director at Kingdom Chiropractic

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Sexual Harassment Part II - The Employer's Perspective

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:08:00 -0400

If your employees work more than 40 hours a week, they should be entitled to overtime pay. Overtime is an hour and a half rate every hour per week after 40 hours. For instance, if an employee earns $15 an hour, they should be making $22.50 per hour for an hour after 40 hours per week.

But not every employee is eligible for overtime. If you're not sure which employees are and aren't eligible, make sure everyone earns at least $455 per week. Alternatively, you could classify some of your employees as 1099 or independent contractors, but you have to avoid misclassification.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq. They discuss overtime, avoiding unpaid wages lawsuits, dealing with discriminatory behavior, misclassification of employees, using severance agreements, and more.

In this episode:

[00:48] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq., and the topic of the day
[01:07] What are the overtime laws?
[05:29] The difference between a 1099 and a W2 employee and the employment law issues you should know
[09:47] What is discriminatory behavior, and how should an employer nip it in the bud?
[15:22] Dealing with internal disputes as a small business owner
[18:44] Wrongful termination: what it is, what to watch out for, and how to avoid making unemployment payments
[21:26] Everything you need to know about severance agreements
[26:23] Adding nondisclosure and non-competes to severance agreements

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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Name Trescot Gear, Esq.

Title: Managing Owner at Gear Law, LLC

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Sexual Harassment and Retaliatory Conduct with Trescot Gear

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:57:00 -0400

Going into a sexual relationship with a co-worker is risky, especially if you don't clearly understand where consent stops and sexual harassment begins.

What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is inappropriate workplace conduct involving the perpetrator and the victim's sex. However, the perpetrator must take some hostile action for the victim to have a probability. The onus is on the victim to show how they have been denied tangible benefits of their job because they rebuffed the perpetrator.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman and his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq. They discuss workplace sexual harassment, what it is, what it is not, how to build a case, handling it in a small company without HR, and more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Trescot Gear, Esq., and the topic of the day: sexual harassment
[01:15] What is sexual harassment?
[02:08] When does a consensual relationship between coworkers become sexual harassment?
[05:37] The gray line for sexual harassment - when there is not enough for a case
[07:56] Working at a small company with no HR channel for reporting sexual harassment? Here’s what to do.
[10:40] Sexual Harassment warning signs
[11:53] Dealing with retaliatory conduct by employers
[13:14] How employers can legally take action against an underperforming employee without the risk of being charged for retaliatory conduct

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Trescot Gear, Esq.

Title: Managing Owner at Gear Law, LLC

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The Personal Injury Litigation Process Explained

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:29:00 -0400

Were you involved in a car accident? Are the insurance companies for both parties not offering enough money to pay off the medical bills, let alone attorneys fees, or compensate for your loss? Will your case be going to trial, or what will happen?

Your case will have to go through the different stages of the litigation process. The first step of the litigation process is discovery. Discovery gives—both parties involved in the accident—the opportunity to ask the other sets of written questions called interrogatories. It is the information-gathering phase of the litigation process. The next step of the process is deposition.

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Julia Dolman, Esq. They discuss all you need to know about the litigation process, from discoveries to mediation, and if your case is going to trial: what you can expect from trial preparation, the trial process, and everything that goes into getting a verdict.

In this episode:

[00:47] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Julia Dolman Esq., and the topic of the day: the litigation process
[01:22] What is the first step after filing a personal injury lawsuit? Discovery: what it is and what it is not
[06:03] After discovery, everything you need to know about deposition.
[07:31] How long does the litigation process take?
[09:45] Post-deposition is mediation. What does mediation entail?
[12:20] After 90 days of filing a lawsuit, either party can serve a proposal for settlement—all you need to know about proposals for settlement.
[15:28] If your case is unresolved after mediation, what happens next? Preparation for trial—everything involved from witnesses and exhibit lists to experts disclosure and more
[18::10] What to expect during the trial
[21:42] How often do personal injury lawsuits go to trial, and what role does the permanency threshold play?

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Julia Dolman, Esq..

Title: Attorney at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Julia practices in the areas of personal injury, trucking and motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death and insurance carrier bad faith. She is dedicated to serving her clients with the utmost degree of zeal, diligence and integrity.

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Estate Planning: Why You Need a Will Now

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:24:00 -0400

A will can save your family so much grief and headaches that not doing one would be a grave mistake. If you die without a will, the Florida statutes will dictate where your property goes, and it will not follow your intention. Your estate will go to a succession of family members and possibly to the one person you don't want to keep any of your property.

Listen to this David vs. Goliath podcast episode with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman featuring estate planning lawyer Gian-Franco Melendez, Esq. They talk about the importance of having a will and when to draft one, your net worth before getting a will, the other documents you need to have, how your will plays out after you pass away, and more.

In this episode:

[00:48] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Gian-Franco Melendez, and the topic of the day: the importance of having a will
[01:35] When is the proper time to get a will?
[02:03] What happens if you die without a will?
[03:30] Do I need more than just a last will? Yes, consider healthcare surrogate designation and more.
[06:51] What is a durable power of attorney, and when does it kick in?
[07:57] If you have kids, you need a will now. What should be in it?
[09:52] Your will is not static. What you can do when your life's circumstances changes
[11:21 At what net worth do you need a will?
[12:26] Don't it: dangers of drafting a will by yourself or using a DIY legal service online
[14:39] When you die, how does your will play out?
[16:08] What is a revocable trust, and what are the benefits?
[17:45] Other mechanisms and documents of estate planning you should know

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Gian-Franco Melendez, Esq.

Title: Owner at The Law Office of Gian-Franco Melendez, LLC

Bio: Gian-Franco runs a general practice law firm in Florida with a focus on immigration law, estate planning, business law matters, and real estate law.

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How Does A Lawyer Determine The Value Of My Personal Injury Claim?

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:06:00 -0400

Are you wondering why your friend got a $45,000 personal injury settlement, but you're getting only a 25K to 30K offer or even less?

The facts and the insurance companies involved in the case differ - that's why. Some insurance companies are liberal, and others set out to deny, delay, and defend every insurance claim that comes their way.

Listen to this David vs. Goliath podcast episode with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman featuring Geoffery Pfeiffer, Esq. They talk about how to derive the value of a personal injury claim, what you can expect, increasing the value of a claim, and more.

In this episode:

[00:55] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Geoffery Pfeiffer, and the topic of the day: deriving the value of a personal injury claim
[01:15] Why does my injury settlement offer differ from my friend’s?
[02:54] What are the main factors when determining the value of a case? How do they play out?
[08:10] Building your case: why getting medical treatment and showing up consistently for it is critical to the value of your case
[11::25] What to do after an accident and how we determine who was at fault for the accident
[23:07] From Pre-suit to litigation, how a case can gain or lose value
[25:25] Understanding the role of the insurance carriers in determining the value of your case - and should your health insurance get involved?
[30:24] The insurance carrier is entitled to an offset. What does that mean?
[32:09] Your attorney matters to the value of your case, too. How to know if your lawyer has an exemplary reputation?

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Geoffery Pfeiffer, Esq.

Title: Former Associate Attorney at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Bio: Geoffery graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 2016. Before his graduation, he clerked for the Dolman Law Group. Upon graduation, he worked at the Dolman Law Group as an associate attorney focused on personal injury actions.

The Truth About Lawyer Referral Services

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:15:00 -0400

Lawyer referral services are everywhere. They ask you to call them if you’re injured in an auto accident and they'll get you set up with a doctor and lawyer to take care of your case. They even try to sell you the idea that they have an exclusive club of the best lawyers—but nothing could be farther from the truth.

Whose interest are these lawyer referral services serving, and is anything special about the lawyers and doctors in their program?

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Of Counsel, Alex Knapp. They break down the purpose, activities, and antics of lawyer referral services like 411-PAIN and why their advertisements don't tell the whole story.

In this episode:

[00:52] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Alex Knapp, and the topic of the day: lawyer referral services
[01:12] What are lawyer referral services?
[03:53] How some lawyer referral services mislead people through their ads
[04:59] Why the Attorney General’s Office punished 411-PAIN and what could come next
[05:43] Florida Bar and the difficulty of regulating lawyer referral services
[06:34] A lawyer referral service is in Federal Court for violation of the RICO statute, Racketeering and Influence Corruption Organization Act
[07:51] What a lawyer referral service wants from you
[09:29] Is 411-PAIN in violation of the Self-Referral Act?
[10:53] Double-dipping: what it is and how lawyers under some attorney referral services try to game the system
[12:03] How attorney referral services may be violating the chiropractic advertising law
[17:30] Who are you calling when you call a lawyer referral service, and why should you be worried?
[19:09] The true picture of the caliber of lawyers and law firms that work with referral services

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Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name Alex Knapp, Esq.

Title: Of Counsel, Personal Injury Attorney at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Alex represents victims of negligence in their pursuit of justice and compensation for their injuries from a vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian, and rideshare accident. He was formerly the Director of Operations at Dolman Law Group.

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What To Do (and Not Do) After a Car Accident

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:35:00 -0400

Let's say you've just been in an auto accident. Confused, shaken, and still in shock, you find your way out of the car. Your car is visibly damaged, but you may or may not feel sore. What do you do next?

Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Of Counsel, Alex Knapp. They discuss everything about what to do when involved in a car accident, including getting treatment, choosing a lawyer, what not to do after a car accident, the impact of social media on a personal injury case, and much more.

In this episode:

[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Alex Knapp
[01:18] Topic of the day: what to do (and not do) after a car accident
[01:32] What to do after a car accident
[07:42] Mistakes to avoid after a car accident
[11:14] Getting medical treatment after an accident
[15:07] Why you should seek medical treatment quickly after an accident and avoid gaps in treatment
[18:28] When to call an attorney and the type to call
[20:05] The value an attorney brings to your personal injury case
[22:59] Why do you need a lawyer with trial experience or a reputation for litigating cases?
[28:29] Who bears the cost of going to trial?
[30:01] Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and the no-fault process of Florida.
[35:04] "I can't afford an attorney. What do I do? What can I do?"
[38:04] What are the kinks of litigation, and how long does the process take?
[44:10] How much is a personal injury case worth?
[46:27] Dealing with the causation argument
[50:11] Comparing cases: my friend got X dollars on a case. Why is my case being valued at Y?
[56:35] The impact of social media on a personal injury case

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