Tangled Up: Navigating the Complexities of Multi-Vehicle Car Wrecks

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Your Case, Your Justice: Personal Injury with Empathy, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with seasoned personal injury attorney Lowell Steiger to discuss the complexities of multi-vehicle car accidents. They explore how fault is determined, the role of comparative negligence, and the challenges posed by insurance companies in these cases. Lowell shares crucial insights on why uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is essential, strategies for securing fair compensation, and the importance of legal representation in multi-car collisions. He also shares a compelling real-life case that highlights the impact of dedicated legal advocacy.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Your Case, Your Justice with Lowell Steiger
• 00:06 – Episode topic: Multi-vehicle car accidents and their complexities
• 00:46 – Challenges of determining fault in multi-car wrecks
• 01:41 – Identifying liability and gathering evidence (dash cams, black boxes, and accident reconstruction)
• 02:54 – Importance of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
• 04:01 – How insurance policies work in multi-vehicle accidents
• 05:36 – Why legal representation is critical in complex accidents
• 06:45 – How insurance companies approach settlements in multi-car wreck cases
• 07:42 – The role of litigation, depositions, and mediation
• 08:21 – Suing at-fault drivers and the possibility of exceeding policy limits
• 09:29 – The consequences of bad faith by insurance companies
• 10:16 – Negotiating with insurance companies in multi-car cases
• 11:32 – Case study: Successfully securing policy limits for an injured client
• 12:49 – The emotional side of personal injury law and the role of empathy
• 13:46 – First steps to take after a multi-vehicle accident

About the Show:

Your Case, Your Justice: Personal Injury with Empathy is a podcast dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal injury law with guidance from experienced attorney Lowell Steiger. Each episode covers legal insights, real-life cases, and expert advice to empower those facing the aftermath of accidents and injuries.