Using Structured Settlements to Help Injured Clients
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Episode 9: Louisville personal injury attorney Aaron Whaley invited Brad Cecil, from Ringler, to discuss how structured settlements can be extremely beneficial for injured victims and their financial situations. These tools can increase the value of the settlement through compounding interest. Content is for information only, not legal advice and doesn't constitute an attorney-client relationship. I'm only licensed in Kentucky. This is an attorney advertisement. Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson.
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Louisville Pedestrian Accident Cases
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Episode 8: Welcome to the Whaley Law Firm Personal Injury Podcast. Aaron discusses pedestrian accidents, bicycle collisions and bus accidents. Each of these are especially important as students head back to school. It’s not uncommon for younger students and older students to be distracted as they head home.
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Dealing with Dog Bite Injuries
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Episode 7: Louisville personal attorney Aaron Whaley discusses factors involved in handling dog bite cases.
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Preparing for a Car Wreck Trial
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Episode 6: This episode finishes the discussion from in Episode 5. Depositions give both sides the chance to ask questions to clarify facts. Mediation is an attempt to resolve the case. Your attorney helps you understand offers made. If a settlement cannot be reached the case will go to trial.
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Preparing for Trial
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Most car wreck cases settle. A reason a case goes to trial is a disagreement as to how the accident happened. Another issue is when the difference between the offers is too large. Your attorney files the lawsuit. During discovery, both parties find out details about the collision, injuries and related factors. We'll continue in Episode 6 (Preparing for Trial Part 2). This is provided for general information. I'm licensed in KY. This is an attorney advertisement. Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperso
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The Legal Process After a Car Wreck
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It’s important that you have the proper expectations. How often should I expect to hear from my attorney? What if the insurance company or other companies contact me, directly? In complicated cases, a lawsuit may need to be filed. Don’t rush to get a settlement until you fully understand the extent of your medical care.
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Main Issues After a Car Wreck
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EP003: Two big issues after a car wreck. How do you put the pieces back together? MEDICAL TREATMENT - Do you need to go to the hospital? Kentucky has no fault coverage. It's up to $10,000 of injury protection for you and each of your passengers. CAR REPAIRS - If the car is totaled, when should you buy a new car? Will the settlement pay for it? This information should not be construed as legal advice and does not form an attorney-client relationship. I'm licensed in KY. This is an attorney advertisemen
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Common Car Wreck Injuries in Kentucky
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Many car wrecks occur at slow speed resulting in injury to ligaments, muscles or disks (“WHIPLASH”). Other wrecks occur at higher speed. Serious injuries include lacerations, head/brain trauma, back and neck injuries or death. There’s potential for symptoms to show up as mood swings, memory loss or a decrease in speech and motor skills.
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Meet Kentucky Attorney Aaron Whaley
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1. Take Pictures, if You Can Do It Safely
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Whaley Law Firm Podcast Promo
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Louisville Attorney Aaron Whaley is launching his personal injury podcast. New episodes will launch every 2 weeks. He'll explain many of the issues you need to know about Kentucky car wrecks and other types of injuries.
info_outline- EP001 Welcome. Let's introduce Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Aaron Whaley.
Primary Practice Area Explanation – Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicles
- Cars/Trucks/Motorcycle
- Tractor Trailer Cases
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Vehicle Collisions
- Slip and fall
- Dog Bites
- Workers’ Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- Aaron handles cases across the state of Kentucky, including the Western District of Kentucky for Federal Court cases.
- Which state has jurisdiction in an injury case?
- If you don’t live in Kentucky, but get involved in an accident in Kentucky, you can file a lawsuit here.
- There are some situations in which cases will end up in Federal Court
- Typically, this happens when all of the people involved are from different states.
Let’s Talk about Aaron Whaley's Background
- Family
- Married for 19 years
- 2 daughters
- School
- Aaron graduated from J-Town High School, in Louisville
- Western Kentucky University for Undergrad
- University of Kentucky for Law School
- Motivation
- Aaron decided to have his own practice, focusing primarily on personal injury
- It’s very interesting and there’s a lot involved
- Aaron is a trial attorney and enjoys litigating in the courtroom
- Because of this, Aaron starts each case with the understanding that it could eventually end up in a trial.
- Best Part of the Job as an Attorney
- Being able to help people with significant problems
- Aaron likes negotiating and litigating against insurance companies
- Often the insurance adjusters are simply wrong
- The insurance companies are generally not there to help
- They are trying to help themselves and their bottom lines
- Aaron decided to have his own practice, focusing primarily on personal injury
What are Important Steps to Take if You’re in an Accident
- Take Pictures – Key evidence in presenting your case
- Your Car and their car
- Location of vehicles at end of collision, before they get moved
- Debris laying in the roadway
- Where you came from and were heading at the time of the collision
- Environment
- Weather Conditions
- Curves
- Hills
- Intersections
- On/Off Ramp
- Skid Marks
- Injuries – Injuries can heal before your case gets to trial
- Lacerations
- Bruises/Scrapes
- Post Treatment
- Casts/Braces/Slings & Medical Equipment
- Get Contact Information
- Other Driver – License, Insurance Card and Registration
- Other Diver’s Passengers
- Your Passengers
- Witnesses – Name and contact information
- Document EVERYTHING You Remember
- Time of Day
- Traffic Conditions
- Debris in the road prior to the accident
- Pedestrians/Animals in the Area
- Seek Medical Treatment
- Keep a journal of your injuries and what you’re feeling
- Start the Medical Record
- ER or family doctor
- Urgent Care
- Chiropractor
- Do It in the 1st 24-48 hours
- Insurance companies will try to blame the injury on other issues
- Keep Off Social Media
- No public pictures or statements about how you’re feeling
- Insurance adjusters and lawyers will use those statements against you
- Personal Injury Protection “PIP coverage” ($10,000)
- You have insurance to get treatment
- This is called “no-fault” insurance
- PIP claims should not cause your insurance rates to increase
The biggest mistakes people make when they’ve been in an accident?
- Fear
- Causes you not to seek medical treatment
- May cause you not to file a claim
For more information, visit www.Louisville-Injury-Lawyer.com
Important Disclaimers:
The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. You should seek the advice of an attorney for guidance related to your specific situation. I am only licensed in Kentucky, so the general advice provided may not apply outside of Kentucky.
This podcast maybe freely shared, but may not be the modified or edited in any way. This is an attorney advertisement. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson.