“Don’t panic,” Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. advises anyone who has been sued. From determining insurance coverage to understanding the litigation process, Dirk walks through the critical steps in this conversation with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff. He reveals how insurance companies control settlement decisions, explains the concept of "blue sky" policies when coverage limits are exceeded, and discusses bad faith insurance practices in South Carolina. Dirk emphasizes that "the final say-so is the insurance company" when it comes to settlement decisions, even when defendants disagree. Tune in for his insights about protecting your assets and navigating the complex relationship between insurance companies and plaintiff attorneys.

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In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

"Without bad faith and the need to act in a reasonable way, there would be no reason for the insurance companies to pay you early," host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains in this episode devoted to reasonableness and bad faith protections. Speaking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk reveals how insurance companies leverage time, money, and uncertainty to compel claimants to accept  less than their cases are worth. Through insights from his experience and hundreds of focus groups, he demonstrates why bad faith laws protect not just plaintiffs but also policy holders who could lose everything when insurance companies gamble with their assets.

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In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

If you’re injured through no fault of your own, you may face complex questions trying to get money to pay for medical expenses. What can I recover? Will an insurance adjuster shortchange me? Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. outlines key points of South Carolina personal injury law in this comprehensive discussion with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff. Tune in for his warning against insurance companies' early settlement offers and his insight about why expert testimony can be crucial for proving causation.

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Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

"Non-economic damages, in a nutshell, are what I consider the most serious damages in a case," host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains to Pearl Carey from the firm's professional staff. Unlike medical bills and lost wages, non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and lifestyle changes that don't have a clear dollar value attached. Dirk describes how these damages are calculated, who can testify about them, and how they differ in wrongful death cases.

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Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

"You can't just stay out of work and say, 'I didn't feel like going to work,” Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains about recovering lost wages after an injury. Speaking with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff, Dirk describes critical requirements for documenting wage losses in personal injury claims. He details how employees, tipped workers, and self-employed individuals can substantiate their claims, emphasizing that medical documentation can be essential in many cases. Dirk also reveals the need for short-term disability insurance – because insurance companies don't provide ongoing payments to a personal injury victim while you're healing.

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Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

"Your credibility is the most important thing on the line," Dirk Derrick, Esq. warns plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Speaking with Pearl Carey from the firm's professional staff, Dirk reveals the five most devastating self-inflicted case killers: dishonesty, neglecting medical advice, harmful social media posts, poor attorney communication, and signing documents without legal review. Drawing from insights gained through 400-plus focus groups, Dirk explains how these common missteps can dramatically impact jury perception and impact case outcomes.

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Attorney’s fees on personal injury cases are a percentage of the total recovery for the client. If Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers advances case costs and expenses, it will be reimbursed from the client’s recovery after the percentage of attorney’s fee is deducted.

Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.

Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

Host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. and Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, analyze Senate Bill 244's potential impact on South Carolina citizens. Using AI analysis, they break down how proposed changes to comparative fault, dramshop liability, and insurance bad faith laws could significantly shift leverage to insurance companies. Dirk warns that these reforms would make it harder for injured parties to receive fair compensation while creating additional hurdles in the claims process. 

Click here for the full text of SB 244 and here for a list of South Carolina representatives.

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Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.

Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

If you’re in a car accident and may want to pursue a claim yourself, stop and answer these 10 questions first. Your responses will be your guide, as Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. and Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, explain. Tune in as they ask and answer all 10, ranging from investigating and preserving evidence to negotiating with an insurance carrier. 

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Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.

Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products. 

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

South Carolinians can weigh in on interesting cases and help steer the legal community away from unnecessary litigation. How? By being a juror in a Derrick Law Firm focus group.

Firm founder Dirk Derrick devotes this episode to inviting participation. After 400 focus groups, the firm believes in their value to lawyers and their appeal to jurors. As he explains to Pearl Carey, on the professional staff, mock jurors not only help set community standards, they’re also paid for their time. And, they’re treated to homemade cake. “I can vouch for the cake,” Dirk says.

Interested in serving on a focus group? Click here to learn more. 

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Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney. 

Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

“I'm getting old,” Dirk Derrick says with a chuckle. “But before I drop off this earth, I want the database of information that prevents people from being drug out by the insurance industry. I want the ace of spades.”

Dirk believes the ace of spades is jury focus groups. He believes this, because Derrick Law Firm has conducted 400 juries since 2019 and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. “Right now, we've got people signed up in every county in the state, so we’re gonna take it statewide so that we also have cases on almost every county in the state,” he tells Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, 

As Dirk explains, focus groups take away the leverage that insurance companies have typically held over plaintiffs. He envisions a time when the firm will have enough data from focus groups to benefit the entire state by curbing the flow of unnecessary litigation.

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Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.

Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.

This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to change.

In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.