Life can change in a flash, and the journey to recovery can be overwhelming. Dive deep into the stories of those who faced catastrophic injuries and emerged stronger, with renowned injury lawyer Clarke Speaks from Speaks Law Firm leading the way. In each episode, hear intimate interviews with survivors who've navigated the complex legal system with Clarke's expertise by their side, charting their path from despair to resilience. Discover how they found hope, purpose, and joy after their life ...
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Ep 76: Intake & Investigation During the Pre-Litigation Process
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Send us a text This is part two of our discussion with Audra Dunlap, Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney at Speaks Law Firm, to give you a closer look into the process our team works through before litigation. This is a crucial period following a catastrophic injury and this discussion will give you a better understanding of what goes into pre-litigat…
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Ep 75: Pre-Litigation Timelines and Expectations for Catastrophic Cases
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Send us a text Today we’re joined by Audra Dunlap, Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney at Speaks Law Firm, to get a closer look into the process our team works through before litigation. This is a crucial period following a catastrophic injury and this discussion will give you a better understanding of what goes into pre-litigation. Join us to learn a…
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Ep 74: Why You Should Be Truthful When Discussing Financial Losses After Injury (Part 4 with Dr. Craig Galbraith)
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Send us a text Calculating financial losses in catastrophic injury cases can be difficult, especially when somebody doesn’t hasn’t kept detailed records. In the complex world of personal injury law, understanding the full scope of losses experienced by those who are catastrophically injured is crucial. Failing to be truthful can create problems dur…
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Ep 73: How Do You Calculate Household Services & Life Care Plans? (Part 3 with Dr. Craig Galbraith)
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Send us a text One of the more difficult areas of a catastrophic injury case to measure and calculate are the everyday responsibilities and duties you have at home. How do you factor in those household services that can’t be easily acocomplished on a given day. Forensic economist Dr. Craig Galbraith continues his discussion with us about how to fin…
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Ep 72: Calculating a Comprehensive Valuation In Personal Injury Cases (Part 2 with Dr. Craig Galbraith)
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Send us a text How does a legal team go about calculating the full amount of losses and damages for someone who suffers a catastrophic injury? There’s so much more to it than lost wages and trying to get a grasp on the full picture can be incredibly difficult. That’s where a forensic economist like Dr. Craig Galbraith comes in and he’s with us agai…
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Ep 71: The Role Of Valuation and Appraisal In Personal Injury Cases (Part 1 with Dr. Craig Galbraith)
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how economic losses are calculated in personal injury cases? Today’s guest is well-versed in the subject and joins us to unravel the complexities of forensic economics. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Craig Galbraith, a distinguished professor at the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington, to share his uniqu…
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Ep 70: Finding the Right Law Firm Matters in a Catastrophic Injury Case (Part 4)
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Send us a text Today we wrap up our conversation on demand letters with Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney, and Cooper Watson, Demand Writer at Speaks Law Firm. In this episode, we’ll focus on the importance of picking the right law firm and why it matters even more in catastrophic injury cases. Our discussion will dive into why experience matte…
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Ep 69: How We Craft Demand Letters (Part 3)
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Send us a text Today we have part three of our conversation with Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney, and Cooper Watson, Demand Writer at Speaks Law Firm detailing the process for writing demand letters for catastrophic cases. In this episode, we discuss the difference in demands for catastrophic cases and why it’s so important to put ourselves i…
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Ep 68: The Components of a Demand Letter for Catastrophic Cases
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Send us a text Today we’re joined again by Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney, and Cooper Watson, Demand Writer at Speaks Law Firm for part 2 of our conversation explaining the intricacies of demand letters in personal injury cases. In this episode, we break down the typical timeline of a catastrophic injury case, what components make up a deman…
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Ep 67: Submitting a Demand for Catastrophic Injury Cases
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Send us a text Today we’re joined by Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney, and Cooper Watson, Demand Writer at Speaks Law Firm to explain the intricacies of demand letters in personal injury cases. Learn what a demand is, why it's essential, and how a meticulously crafted demand can transform a case's value. As we’ll talk about in this show, the d…
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Ep 66: Preparing Emotionally for Mediation with Sherman Criner (Part 5)
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Send us a text The journey through the legal landscape after a catastrophic injury can be daunting. With so much on your plate physically and emotionally, the idea of trying to fight a legal battle can seem overwhelming. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Having a legal team on your side to prepare you and make you comfortable can ease a …
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Ep 65: Critical Mistakes Made During Mediation with Sherman Criner (Part 4)
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Send us a text When it comes to mediation in the context of catastrophic injuries, the stakes are incredibly high. Mediation can be a make-or-break moment for your claim, and it's essential to approach it with the right strategies. In this episode, we’ll share invaluable insights into the common mistakes people make during mediation and how to avoi…
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Ep 64: Behind The Scenes of the Mediation Process with Sherman Criner (Part 3)
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Send us a text In this episode of the Catastrophic Comeback Podcast, we continue our conversation with renowned North Carolina mediator Sherman Criner on mediation process works and what to expect throughout. This episode will pull back the curtain a little more and provide the attorney’s perspective. We dive into the mediation process, highlightin…
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Ep 63: Mediation & the Legal Process Following Catastrophic Injuries with Sherman Criner (Part 2)
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Send us a text Experiencing a catastrophic injury is life-altering, not just physically and emotionally, but legally as well. In this episode, we’ll continue our conversation with renowned North Carolina mediator Sherman Criner to discuss the complexities of the legal process. From the initial wreck and medical treatment to the detailed steps of me…
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Ep 62: Breaking Down the Mediation Process for Catastrophic Injuries with Sherman Criner (Part 1)
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Send us a text In this episode of the Catastrophic Comeback Podcast, Clarke is joined by renowned North Carolina mediator Sherman Criner to discuss the intricacies of mediation, particularly in the context of catastrophic injury cases. The first part of the conversation provides a comprehensive overview of what mediation entails, its historical bac…
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Ep 61: Dealing with Grief and Moving on to Acceptance with Dana Roseman (Part 4)
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Send us a text Today we’re finishing our conversation with Dana Roseman and our final installment focuses on dealing with grief and overcoming that unanswerable question of ‘why me?’ The episode will explore the stages of grief, a process that is neither linear nor uniform. We’ll discuss examples of people who have dealt with catastrophic events an…
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Ep 60: Free Will and Finding God In Times of Tragedy with Dana Roseman (Part 3)
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Send us a text When tragedy strikes, our outlook on life can be shaken up quite a bit. The natural reaction is to become more reserved and take fewer chances, or in the case of parenting, not allow your children to take risks. In part 3 of our conversation with Dana Roseman, we look into how parents can benefit from putting their relationship with …
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Ep 59: Finding Faith When Life Gets Difficult with Dana Roseman (Part 2)
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Send us a text When tragedy strikes and catastrophic events occur, people often find themselves questioning their faith. How could something so horrible to me or someone I love? Trying to make sense during these situations is a struggle, but faith helps people persevere and push through. Today we continue our conversation with Dana Roseman. From hi…
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Ep 58: Family, Faith, and Gratitude with Dana Roseman (Part 1)
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Send us a text In this episode of "Catastrophic Comeback," Clarke sits down with his uncle, Dana Roseman. From his early days as a cabinet maker and furniture builder to his unexpected path to becoming a pastor, he has a powerful testimony and outlook on facing life’s challenges. We’re excited to have him on the show to share his perspective today.…
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Ep 57: Healing Physically, Financially, and Emotionally: Life Following A Catastrophic Injury
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Send us a text Today is part three of our conversation with Colin, who broke his back in a catastrophic truck accident. Following that severe back injury, he had to reorganize his life and make some big changes. A positive attitude combined with smart financial and legal decision-making helped him start putting his life back together.. Join Clarke …
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Ep 56: Overcoming the Odds to Recover from a Catastrophic Back Injury
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Send us a text We’re back with part two of our conversation with Colin, who broke his back in a catastrophic truck accident. In the first part, we talked about the day of the accident and the rehab process. Now we want to focus on what it takes to maintain a positive mindset and what doctors told Colin versus what his reality looks like today. Hear…
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Ep 55: Against All Odds: Rebuilding Life Post-Crash
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Send us a text We see and hear stories all the time that seem hopeless but it’s incredible what the human body and human spirit can overcome. In this powerful episode of Catastrophic Comeback, we talk with Colin, a former client who has overcome a life-altering injury. Colin broke his back in a catastrophic truck accident and this story is exactly …
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Ep 54: Treating Catastrophic Brain Injuries (Part 2 with Dr. Modi)
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Send us a text Today we sit down own with neurologist Dr. Sumul Modi, a board certified neurologist, to discuss the profound impacts of neurological injuries. Anytime a catastrophic injury involves the brain, there are significant concerns about making a recovery and Dr. Modi has seen things from gunshot wounds to car accidents to axe wounds. Most …
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Ep 53: Treating Catastrophic Brain Injuries (Part 1 with Dr. Modi)
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Send us a text Today we sit down own with neurologist Dr. Sumul Modi, a board certified neurologist, to discuss the profound impacts of neurological injuries. Anytime a catastrophic injury involves the brain, there are significant concerns about making a recovery and Dr. Modi has seen things from gunshot wounds to car accidents to axe wounds. Most …
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Ep 52: The Role Focus Groups Play in Catastrophic Cases
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Send us a text Focus groups have an important job when it comes to catastrophic cases because they can provide insight into the way a jury might feel about certain cases or criteria. While we don’t play the role of the plaintiff’s or defendant’s attorney, these focus groups give us a chance to sit back and then ask questions at the end. In this vid…
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Ep 51: The Future of Repairing Paralysis with Dr. Erik Bendiks (Part 4)
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Send us a text We spent time talking with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to learn more about their challenges and their success stories. Now we want to take a look at the other side of the recovery process by welcoming on Dr. Erik Bendiks to discuss the medical side of treating catastrophic injuries. Dr. Erik Bendiks is a Board Cert…
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Ep 50: Neck Injuries and Repairing Discs with Dr. Erik Bendiks (Part 3)
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Send us a text We spent time talking with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to learn more about their challenges and their success stories. Now we want to take a look at the other side of the recovery process by welcoming on Dr. Erik Bendiks to discuss the medical side of treating catastrophic injuries. Dr. Erik Bendiks is a Board Cert…
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Ep 49: Treating Catastrophic Injuries with Dr. Erik Bendiks (Part 2)
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Send us a text We spent time talking with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to learn more about their challenges and their success stories. Now we want to take a look at the other side of the recovery process by welcoming on Dr. Erik Bendiks to discuss the medical side of treating catastrophic injuries. Dr. Erik Bendiks is a Board Cert…
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Ep 48: Treating Catastrophic Injuries with Dr. Erik Bendiks (Part 1)
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Send us a text We spent time talking with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to learn more about their challenges and their success stories. Now we want to take a look at the other side of the recovery process by welcoming on Dr. Erik Bendiks to discuss the medical side of treating catastrophic injuries. Dr. Erik Bendiks is a Board Cert…
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Ep 47: Takeaways - Parker Byrd & the Baseball Comeback
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Send us a text Clarke Speaks shares his takeaways from the conversation with ECU baseball player Parker Byrd, who made history on the diamond after suffering a catastrophic injury. Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contact…
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Ep 46: ECU Baseball’s Parker Byrd Details Boating Accident & Recovery Process (Part 2)
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Send us a text Parker Byrd had a bright future and big goals when he committed to play baseball at East Carolina University. Following in his parents’ footsteps at ECU was a dream, but everything changed in the summer of 2022. A lake trip with some teammates ended in a boating accident that required Byrd to be airlifted back to ECU’s hospital. Duri…
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Ep 45: ECU Baseball’s Parker Byrd Details Boating Accident & Recovery Process (Part 1)
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Send us a text Parker Byrd had a bright future and big goals when he committed to play baseball at East Carolina University. Following in his parents’ footsteps at ECU was a dream, but everything changed in the summer of 2022. A lake trip with some teammates ended in a boating accident that required Byrd to be airlifted back to ECU’s hospital. Duri…
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Ep 44: Using AI to Determine Case Value of Catastrophic Cases
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Send us a text AI is disrupting industries around the world but roll does the technology play in catastrophic cases? It can be a great tool for attorneys to use, especially as it relates to pulling information. In this episode, we’ll explain how it’s used to help determine case value for catastrophic events and talk about the roles focus groups pla…
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Ep 43: How Do You Determine the Value of a Catastrophic Case?
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Send us a text How do you determine the value of a catastrophic injury? So many different factors go into a catastrophic case and it takes a high level of experience to be able to forecast an outcome. In this video, we’re continuing our conversation with Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney at Speaks Law Firm, to help you understand the road ahead…
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Ep 42: Keys to Getting the Recovery Amount You Deserve (Part 5 w/ Jeff Watson)
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Send us a text You’ve probably seen plenty of attorneys advertise big settlements from catastrophic cases but how do you know if they actually got the amount their client truly deserved? It takes a very specialized and experienced attorney to understand that value and have the skills to fight for it effectively. In this video, we’re continuing our …
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Ep 41: The Importance of Experience When Finding an Attorney for Your Catastrophic Injury
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Send us a text For many accidents, finding an attorney to represent you isn’t too difficult. Most firms can assist you as needed. The true test comes when dealing with a catastrophic event, and you want to have a fantastic attorney on your side to help recover what you’re truly owed. We’re continuing our conversation with Jeff Watson, Senior Managi…
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Ep 40: Hiring a Lawyer for a Workers Comp Case Following a Catastrophic Event (Part 3 w/ Jeff Watson)
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Send us a text What legal recourse do you have after suffering a catastrophic event? Today’s guest is Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney at Speaks Law Firm, and together we’re going to provide you with an idea of what to do as you move forward if legal recourse is a possibility for your situation. By knowing what to expect, it can ease some of t…
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Ep 39: Legal Recourse Following a Catastrophic Event with Jeff Watson (Part 2)
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Send us a text What legal recourse do you have after suffering a catastrophic event? Today’s guest is Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney at Speaks Law Firm, and together we’re going to provide you with an idea of what to do as you move forward if legal recourse is a possibility for your situation. By knowing what to expect, it can ease some of t…
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Ep 38: Legal Recourse Following a Catastrophic Event with Jeff Watson (Part 1)
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Send us a text What legal recourse do you have after suffering a catastrophic event? Today’s guest is Jeff Watson, Senior Managing Attorney at Speaks Law Firm, and together we’re going to provide you with an idea of what to do as you move forward if legal recourse is a possibility for your situation. By knowing what to expect, it can ease some of t…
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Ep 37: Takeaways - Chris Miranda & Workers' Compensation Claims
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Send us a text Clarke Speaks shares his takeaways from the conversation with Chris Miranda, a Senior Workers’ Compensation Paralegal at Speaks Law Firm. Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTub…
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Ep 36: How Workers’ Compensation Claims for Catastrophic Events are Different
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Send us a text Workers' compensation claims for people dealing with catastrophic injuries will often have additional layers that other claims won’t have. It’s important to understand the process and know what rights you have and don’t have. What should you expect from the claims process from your team of attorneys and the insurance workers? We’re b…
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Ep 35: What You Need to Know About Workers' Compensation Clam for Catastrophic Injuries
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Send us a text Workers' compensation claims for people dealing with catastrophic injuries will often have additional layers that other claims won’t have. It’s important to understand the process and know what rights you have and don’t have. What options do you have beyond worker’s comp and does it matter if third parties are involved? Today we’re t…
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Ep 34: Workers' Compensation Claims Process for Catastrophic Injuries (Part 1)
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Send us a text So many people who suffer catastrophic injuries have to spend time away from work to recover both physically and emotionally. It adds another level of stress to an already difficult period of life, which is why you want an experienced law firm on your side to help you navigate the process. Today we’re talking with Chris Miranda, a Se…
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Ep 33: Takeaways - Stacey Miller & the Intake Process
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Send us a text Clarke Speaks shares his takeaways from the conversation with Stacy Miller, an intake specialist with Speaks Law Firm. Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3…
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Ep 32: Catastrophic Comebacks Begin with the Intake Process (Part 2)
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Send us a text Let’s finish our conversation with Stacy Miller, an intake specialist at Speaks Law Firm, about the intake process that we go through with clients dealing with catastrophic injuries. The intake process isn’t one that people are usually familiar with but it’s the front line for people reaching out to Speaks Law and we rely on that tea…
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Ep 31: Catastrophic Comebacks Begin with the Intake Process (Part 1)
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Send us a text Today we’re joined by Stacy Miller, an intake specialist at Speaks Law Firm, to take you through the intake process that we go through with clients dealing with catastrophic injuries. The intake process isn’t one that people are usually familiar with but it’s the front line for people reaching out to Speaks Law and we rely on that te…
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Ep 30: Takeaways - Jeff Swagger and Investigating Catastrophic Events
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Send us a text Clarke Speaks shares his takeaways from the conversation with Jef Swagger, an investigator with Speaks Law Firm. Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R40YMP…
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Ep 29: Investigating the Scene of a Catastrophic Event (Part 2)
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Send us a text What process do officers, first responders and investigators go through when they arrive on the scene of an accident and catastrophic event? Today we’re talking with Jeff Swagger, a former North Carolina State Trooper, who is currently an investigator at Speaks Law Firm. In the second part of the conversation, we discuss the importan…
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Ep 28: Investigating the Scene of a Catastrophic Event
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Send us a text What process do officers, first responders and investigators go through when they arrive on the scene of an accident and catastrophic event? Today we’re talking with Jeff Swagger, a former North Carolina State Trooper, who is currently an investigator at Speaks Law Firm. In this first part of the conversation, we will find out more a…
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Ep 27: Takeaways - Scott Rodriguez & Investigating Claims
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Send us a text American Injury Lawyer Clarke Speaks shares his takeaways after the conversation with Scott Rodriguez about his process for investigating claims and how he works through digital and physical investigations. Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speaks…
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