Dolman Law Group Podcast

A will can save your family so much grief and headaches that not doing one would be a grave mistake. If you die without a will, the Florida statutes will dictate where your property goes, and it will not follow your intention. Your estate will go to a succession of family members and possibly to the one person you don't want to keep any of your property.     Listen to this David vs. Goliath podcast episode with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman featuring estate planning lawyer Gian-Franco Melendez, Esq. They talk about the importance of having a will and when to draft one, your net worth before getting a will, the other documents you need to have, how your will plays out after you pass away, and more. In this episode: [00:48] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Gian-Franco Melendez, and the topic of the day: the importance of having a will[01:35] When is the proper time to get a will? [02:03] What happens if you die without a will? [03:30] Do I need more than just a last wil

Are you wondering why your friend got a $45,000 personal injury settlement, but you're getting only a 25K to 30K offer or even less?The facts and the insurance companies involved in the case differ - that's why. Some insurance companies are liberal, and others set out to deny, delay, and defend every insurance claim that comes their way.Listen to this David vs. Goliath podcast episode with elite personal injury lawyer Matt Dolman featuring Geoffery Pfeiffer, Esq. They talk about how to derive the value of a personal injury claim, what you can expect, increasing the value of a claim, and more.In this episode: [00:55] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Geoffery Pfeiffer, and the topic of the day: deriving the value of a personal injury claim[01:15] Why does my injury settlement offer differ from my friend’s? [02:54] What are the main factors when determining the value of a case? How do they play out? [08:10] Building your case: why getting medical treatment and showing up consistently for it is cr

Lawyer referral services are everywhere. They ask you to call them if you’re injured in an auto accident and they'll get you set up with a doctor and lawyer to take care of your case. They even try to sell you the idea that they have an exclusive club of the best lawyers—but nothing could be farther from the truth.   Whose interest are these lawyer referral services serving, and is anything special about the lawyers and doctors in their program? Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Of Counsel, Alex Knapp. They break down the purpose, activities, and antics of lawyer referral services like 411-PAIN and why their advertisements don't tell the whole story.In this episode: [00:52] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Alex Knapp, and the topic of the day: lawyer referral services [01:12] What are lawyer referral services? [03:53] How some lawyer referral services mislead people through their ads[04:59] Why the Atto

Let's say you've just been in an auto accident. Confused, shaken, and still in shock, you find your way out of the car. Your car is visibly damaged, but you may or may not feel sore. What do you do next?Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Of Counsel, Alex Knapp. They discuss everything about what to do when involved in a car accident, including getting treatment, choosing a lawyer, what not to do after a car accident, the impact of social media on a personal injury case, and much more.In this episode:[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Alex Knapp [01:18] Topic of the day: what to do (and not do) after a car accident [01:32] What to do after a car accident  [07:42] Mistakes to avoid after a car accident   [11:14] Getting medical treatment after an accident   [15:07] Why you should seek medical treatment quickly after an accident and avoid gaps in treatment [18:28] When to call