Across the country, attorneys are seeing a surge in rideshare accident claims. Companies like Uber and Lyft may advertise their $1 million insurance policies, but these cases are rarely straightforward. Insurance carriers aren’t eager to pay out the full amount—and in many serious crashes, that million dollars may not come close to covering the total damages. Fortunately, there are proven
Sometimes you just have to take a break from personal injury law and talk about treasure hunting. In this episode, we interview Lieutenant Commander and Navy JAG, Jordan Foley about maritime treasure law. Why? Because I didn’t know anything about it and wanted to hit “record” while I learned. During this conversation, we take a “deep dive” into some of
When it comes to settlement strategy, some law firms (and clients) prefer to get as much as they can as quickly as they can – maybe leaving money on the table for the sake of time. Other law firms would rather hold out for larger figures, especially on the bigger cases. GGL law is a litigation-focused PI firm that
So many entrepreneurs get stuck in the mindset that profit is what is leftover from business expenses. But this tends to leave business owners as the last ones getting paid – even though they are the ones accepting all of the risk and responsibility. However, there are long-term ramifications of this mindset. When lawyers are paying themselves last, they risk
In this episode of Personal Injury Marketing Minute, we explore the motivations and ethical considerations behind personal injury law – getting at the heart of why many lawyers enter this legal sector. Ryan Perdue and Joel Simon, both former defense attorneys for oil companies, share their journey from defending corporations to representing injured contractors. Inspired by their firsthand experiences with
This episode of the Personal Injury Marketing Minute highlights a critical issue faced by personal injury clients: managing immediate financial burdens while awaiting settlement payouts. Traditional funding options, such as personal loans and settlement advancement loans, often prove inaccessible or predatory, adding stress to an already difficult situation. In response to this challenge, the Milestone Foundation has emerged as a
On this episode of the “Personal Injury Marketing Minute,” the spotlight is on how to make PPC (Pay-Per-Click) campaigns and landing pages click with the right audience. While PPC campaigns can sometimes feel like a tough nut to crack in crowded markets, they can be a game-changer for the right law firm—if they’re done the right way. Mary Blackiston joins
Levin & Perconti is a leading personal injury law firm based in Chicago. Joining us today is managing partner Margaret Battersby Black. Margaret is an award-winning attorney who has obtained many large verdicts and settlements including record ones for her clients especially in the areas of nursing home and medical malpractice cases at Levin & Perconti. Margaret is committed to