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Have you ever been in a car accident? The first steps you take after a car accident matter more than most people realize. In our first episode, attorney James Doyle (Advocates for Justice) breaks down the biggest do’s and don’ts after a crash, how insurance companies really think, and common mistakes that can cost you serious money.

This podcast does not constitute as legal advice.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:54 Welcome + James Doyle background

1:53 James’s “Sumo and Wrestling Injury Attorney” brand

3:20 Why James became a lawyer (philosophy to law)

4:48 Personal injury and contingency fees (no win, no fee)

7:08 Early career and why Personal Injury fit

15:44 James' niche: auto accidents + what his firm handles

17:31 Hiring vs not hiring a lawyer in an auto accident

18:55 Why legal specialization matters

20:06 Client auto accident experience

23:27 What to do after a car accident

25:44 Biggest mistakes that hurt claims

26:58 CA law pitfalls: Prop 213 + coverage disputes

29:22 Why people don't have insurance

31:05 How insurance companies think

34:30 Real case stories: when to push vs settle

37:15 How to deal with opposing counsel (and knowing when to push)

40:43 Business of law: what law school doesn't teach

49:30 What James would tell his 18 year old self

55:36 The secret for law students: grades matter less than business

1:00:06 Final takeaways + book recommendation

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