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Why Trial Experience Matters in Personal Injury Representation
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Attorney Chris Shows discusses why having a lawyer with real courtroom experience can make or break a personal injury case. He explains how trial-tested attorneys approach evidence, handle negotiations, and earn respect from insurance companies — often leading to better settlements for their clients. Chris also shares stories from his own trial experience, including a Supreme Court case, and offers advice for anyone choosing a personal injury lawyer in Louisiana.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Why trial experience still matters in personal injury law.
01:20 – How courtroom experience affects negotiation leverage.
03:00 – How trial experience shapes strategy from day one.
04:30 – How insurers view lawyers who regularly try cases.
06:00 – Why credibility and reputation influence settlement offers.
07:30 – Key skills lawyers develop by actually trying cases.
09:30 – How trial experience helped win a Louisiana Supreme Court case.
11:30 – What clients face if their attorney avoids trial.
13:30 – How to research an attorney’s real courtroom record.
14:50 – Why experience and preparation give clients stronger results.
About the Show:
Pierce & Shows Personal Injury Postscript features Attorney Chris Shows, a Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience. Each episode provides insight into Louisiana injury law and practical advice for accident victims seeking fair compensation.
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By pierceshowspostscriptEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Attorney Chris Shows discusses why having a lawyer with real courtroom experience can make or break a personal injury case. He explains how trial-tested attorneys approach evidence, handle negotiations, and earn respect from insurance companies — often leading to better settlements for their clients. Chris also shares stories from his own trial experience, including a Supreme Court case, and offers advice for anyone choosing a personal injury lawyer in Louisiana.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Why trial experience still matters in personal injury law.
01:20 – How courtroom experience affects negotiation leverage.
03:00 – How trial experience shapes strategy from day one.
04:30 – How insurers view lawyers who regularly try cases.
06:00 – Why credibility and reputation influence settlement offers.
07:30 – Key skills lawyers develop by actually trying cases.
09:30 – How trial experience helped win a Louisiana Supreme Court case.
11:30 – What clients face if their attorney avoids trial.
13:30 – How to research an attorney’s real courtroom record.
14:50 – Why experience and preparation give clients stronger results.
About the Show:
Pierce & Shows Personal Injury Postscript features Attorney Chris Shows, a Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience. Each episode provides insight into Louisiana injury law and practical advice for accident victims seeking fair compensation.