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  • The Truth about the Impact of Medical Liens on a Settlement

    The Truth about the Impact of Medical Liens on a Settlement
    Oct 16 2025
    Host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. breaks down a complex aspect of personal injury cases that many clients don’t think about: medical liens. Speaking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, he reveals why liens from Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, and hospitals can impact what clients receive from their settlements. He explains how understanding medical liens helps clients protect their recovery while meeting legal obligations to lien holders. Tune in for his insights about the three mistakes that can affect a case. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be...
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  • The Truth about Pre-Existing Conditions in Personal Injury Claims

    The Truth about Pre-Existing Conditions in Personal Injury Claims
    Oct 2 2025
    As soon as you’re born and start walking around, you’ve got pre-existing conditions. In South Carolina, a special rule – the “Eggshell Plaintiff Rule” – recognizes that fact. Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains the rule and more in this discussion with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff. Tune in for his insights about the crucial differences between new injuries and aggravations, the importance of honesty, and the reason why lay witnesses can make or break a plaintiff’s personal injury case.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws...
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  • The Truth About Comparative Negligence in South Carolina

    The Truth About Comparative Negligence in South Carolina
    Sep 18 2025
    You want to sue after being in a vehicle accident, but were you glancing at your phone when it happened? Were you going five miles an hour over the speed limit? In this explanation of how comparative negligence works in South Carolina, Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. cautions that juries may reduce awards if they decide that the plaintiff bears some fault. “Very rarely will we get a focus group of 12 people or 100 people who will say that ‘plaintiff has no fault, if they fall, no matter how dangerous the condition is,’” he says to Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff. Dirk reveals how defense attorneys systematically search for any plaintiff conduct to reduce payouts, particularly in a state where plaintiffs lose all compensation if found more than 50% at fault. Through insights from focus groups, he demonstrates how even minimal plaintiff fault can significantly impact case outcomes and emphasizes the critical importance of understanding that "everything you do is going to be looked at and investigated."Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or...
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    17 m
  • I Have Been Sued - What Now?

    I Have Been Sued - What Now?
    Aug 14 2025
    “Don’t panic,” Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. advises anyone who has been sued. From determining insurance coverage to understanding the litigation process, Dirk walks through the critical steps in this conversation with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff. He reveals how insurance companies control settlement decisions, explains the concept of "blue sky" policies when coverage limits are exceeded, and discusses bad faith insurance practices in South Carolina. Dirk emphasizes that "the final say-so is the insurance company" when it comes to settlement decisions, even when defendants disagree. Tune in for his insights about protecting your assets and navigating the complex relationship between insurance companies and plaintiff attorneys.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney. Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products. This podcast could include...
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    16 m
  • Why Reasonableness & Bad-Faith Remedies Matter - For Everyone Who Touches an Insurance Policy

    Why Reasonableness & Bad-Faith Remedies Matter - For Everyone Who Touches an Insurance Policy
    Jul 31 2025
    "Without bad faith and the need to act in a reasonable way, there would be no reason for the insurance companies to pay you early," host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains in this episode devoted to reasonableness and bad faith protections. Speaking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk reveals how insurance companies leverage time, money, and uncertainty to compel claimants to accept less than their cases are worth. Through insights from his experience and hundreds of focus groups, he demonstrates why bad faith laws protect not just plaintiffs but also policy holders who could lose everything when insurance companies gamble with their assets.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast...
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    49 m
  • The Truth About Recovering Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Claims

    The Truth About Recovering Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Claims
    Jun 12 2025
    If you’re injured through no fault of your own, you may face complex questions trying to get money to pay for medical expenses. What can I recover? Will an insurance adjuster shortchange me? Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. outlines key points of South Carolina personal injury law in this comprehensive discussion with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff. Tune in for his warning against insurance companies' early settlement offers and his insight about why expert testimony can be crucial for proving causation. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or...
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    23 m
  • The Truth About Recovering Non-Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Claim

    The Truth About Recovering Non-Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Claim
    May 29 2025
    "Non-economic damages, in a nutshell, are what I consider the most serious damages in a case," host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains to Pearl Carey from the firm's professional staff. Unlike medical bills and lost wages, non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and lifestyle changes that don't have a clear dollar value attached. Dirk describes how these damages are calculated, who can testify about them, and how they differ in wrongful death cases.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include inaccuracies. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up‐to‐date as laws continue to...
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    14 m
  • The Truth About Recovering Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim

    The Truth About Recovering Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim
    May 15 2025
    "You can't just stay out of work and say, 'I didn't feel like going to work,” Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. explains about recovering lost wages after an injury. Speaking with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff, Dirk describes critical requirements for documenting wage losses in personal injury claims. He details how employees, tipped workers, and self-employed individuals can substantiate their claims, emphasizing that medical documentation can be essential in many cases. Dirk also reveals the need for short-term disability insurance – because insurance companies don't provide ongoing payments to a personal injury victim while you're healing.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTubeDerrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products.This podcast could include...
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    10 m