Basic Training For the Premises Liability Personal Injury Cases

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The speaker discusses the importance of carefully selecting cases based on the potential for proving injury and earning a profit.
The speaker explains that once a lawyer has accepted a case, they have made commitments and it's difficult to back out.
The speaker advises being honest and upfront with lawyers who approach you with cases, and only taking cases that have a good chance of success.
The speaker mentions that some lawyers call him regularly to ask him to review cases and he is blunt in his responses, depending on the injury and potential for profit.
The speaker discusses the intake process for premises liability cases, including the importance of conducting a thorough interview with the client.
The speaker mentions that in the past, clients would come to the office for interviews, but now most interactions are done by phone or electronically.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of gathering as much information as possible during the intake interview, including details about the injury, what was being worn, and witnesses.
The speaker advises obtaining photographs and videos of the injury and the scene of the accident.
The speaker mentions the importance of storing evidence such as clothing and shoes in a box for future use.
The perspective of investigating cases personally can lead to valuable insights, but it may not always be feasible.
The condition of a dangerous area is important to consider during investigations, as it may have changed after an accident.
Google and the Secretary of State are useful tools for gathering information about property ownership.
Witness statements can be obtained through written statements or recorded interviews, depending on the circumstances.
For controlled witnesses, written statements can be effective for preserving their fresh recollection.
For uncontrolled witnesses or random witnesses, recorded interviews are crucial for obtaining statements as soon as possible after an accident.
Notification of defendants and relevant parties is necessary once a case has been accepted, and includes sending a letter of representation and a preservation of evidence letter if necessary.
Adjusters require indexing information, including client's name, date of birth, and address, as well as general injury information for setting reserves.
A Medicare letter of representation should be submitted promptly upon signing up for a case to avoid potential issues.

Basic Training For the Premises Liability Personal Injury Cases

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of investigating a client's history in a personal injury case?

Why may the ISO not provide accurate or complete information?

What is the primary use of the ISO?

What is the first document in the exemplar documents mentioned in the video?

What does the speaker advise to do immediately after signing the retainer agreement in a sidewalk case?

What does the speaker mention about the different client intake questionnaires?

What does the speaker advise to do immediately after meeting a client?

What does the speaker recommend obtaining during the intake interview?

How does the speaker suggest storing evidence such as clothing and shoes?

The Letter of Representation is required by law.

Special medical authorization forms are not necessary for obtaining medical records from providers like Kaiser or Cedars.

True or false: The speaker recommends avoiding excessive diagnostics and evaluations versus treatment

Regular client communication is essential for a successful case

True or false: Witness statements can only be obtained through recorded interviews

True or false: A preservation of evidence letter is necessary once a case has been accepted

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