On Season 3, Episode 11 of The Verdict, Managing Partner Craig Carlson and Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine discuss recreational boating crashes, boating while intoxicated, and more. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 1:42 -  How does the legal process differ from a boat crash to a car crash? 3:33 - Is boat insurance mandatory? 10:17 - Is boating insurance similar to car insurance 11:58 - If someone is driving a rented boat and gets in a crash, does it fall back to the driver or someone else? 16:33 - Does boat insurance cover if I’m in a collision while transporting my boat? 18:34 ..read more

On Season 3, Episode 10 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Partner Julie Peschel and Killeen Associate Attorney, Philip Koelsch, discuss the different crashes because of poor road conditions, the impact of severe weather with driving such as ice storms, and crashes because of road construction. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:18 - Can someone file a lawsuit for a collision due to poor road conditions? 05:30 - Does the extreme weather have to be unusual for a specific area to be able to file a lawsuit? 07:19 - How does insurance play a factor when it comes to poor weather conditions? 08:35 - W ..read more

Season 2 of The Verdict drops on Monday, October 7! Make sure you hit refresh on your podcast feed to get the latest episode featuring The Carlson Law Firm's Managing Partner Craig Carlson discuss the 3M Earplug Lawsuit that's affecting thousands of veterans across the country.  ..read more

On Season 3, Episode 9 of The Verdict, Managing Partner Craig Carlson and Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine discuss crashes with government entities such as police vehicles, EMS, post office vehicles, and more. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - Can I sue the government? 05:27 - What are some conditions that someone might need to build a successful case against federal government vehicles? 13:28 - What is the process like when suing the federal government? 17:32 - How long does it take for a case with the federal government to resolve? 19:06 - What is it like navigating cases with ..read more

A 2015 report from the the International Agency for Research on Cancer provoked several lawsuits against Monsanto (now Bayer) after the agency found a link between the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate. A U.S. court is currently examining whether or not glyphosate cause non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and if Bayer-Monsanto knew of and tried to bury evidence of its carcinogenic product. Link mentioned: Of Mice, Monsanto and a Mysterious Tumor Resources: EPA Glyphosate Study Monsanto and EPA work together to slow glyphosate study ..read more

On Season 3, Episode 8 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs, Associate Attorney, discuss the Texas Tort Claims Act & the Federal Tort Claims Act and the government's power when it comes to filing a lawsuit against them. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Can I sue the government for personal injury? 03:16 - What is sovereign immunity? 07:21 - What is the Texas Tort Claims Act? 11:20 - What is the process like when dealing with a case under the Texas Tort Claims Act? 19:52 - Why does the government make it so difficult for people to file cases un ..read more

On Season 3, Episode 7 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Partner Julie Peschel and Bryan Personal Injury Partner Kathryn Knotts discuss the different traumatic brain injuries, the consequences because of head injuries, and motorcycle crashes. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:08 - What is a traumatic brain injury 06:50 - How will I know If I have a TBI after a car crash? 11:07 - How does auto insurance work when dealing with a TBI? 12:18 - If someone falls in a coma at the time of a car crash, how do they proceed? 14:30 - Can an insurance company try to settle when someone is in a coma followi ..read more

The auto insurance industry has a tried and true method to pay out as little in claims as possible. This week, attorney Josh Crowley discusses how insurance companies manipulate trusting car crash victims into accepting less money than their claims are worth.   ..read more

On Season 3, Episode 6 of The Verdict, South San Antonio Personal Injury Partner Steve Dummitt and Round Rock Personal Injury Partner discuss the proper precautions to take when hit by a drunk driver, the impacts of driving while impaired, and distracted driving. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - How do I deal with a drunk driver after a collision? 06:09 - How do insurance companies react to DWI’s 14:03 - What is the difference between handling a case with a DWI than a “normal” car crash? 22:04 - If an establishment over serves someone, as a victim, can I only pursue the drunk driver or can I ..read more

A middle school girl was seriously injured by a dog after she asked to pet it. However, despite her insistence on petting the animal, her case settled for $250,000. Attorney Tim Roehrs explains just how important it is for dog owners to ensure their pets don't cause injuries to any one ..read more