Dolman Law Group Podcast

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 m

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 advertisemen

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 t

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

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 podcas

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:&n

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 Dolm

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: [0

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[0

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 nec

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 yo

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, hea

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 in

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 wi

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 t

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]

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

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

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 be

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: