The Legal Truth

Host Pearl Carey, on the Derrick Law Firm’s professional staff, invites Attorney Brandon Hylton for an in-depth discussion about South Carolina's workers’ compensation law. With decades of experience in this practice, Brandon outlines the steps for filing a claim, stressing the importance of immediate reporting to employers and highlighting potential complications if claims are denied. He covers topics including eligibility criteria, benefits, and challenges claimants may face. For workers who consider filing on their own, Brandon acknowledges that not all claims require a lawyer’s help. Still, he observes that “if your claim is resulting in delays, it’s not accepted, or if it’s a major claim where you’re going to be out of work for a long time or potentially indefinitely, I would definitely recommend having an attorney.”Learn More and Connect☑️ Brandon Hylton | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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

In this episode of The Legal Truth, Dirk Derrick and co-host Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, answer common questions about hiring a personal injury lawyer in South Carolina. Relying on his 35 years of experience, Dirk highlights topics that clients should consider, such as who on the team will lead their case (the lawyer on file), what the typical payment structure is (contingency fees), and, at Derrick Law Firm, who gets the say on whether to pursue claims (“The client is the boss”). Ultimately, Dirk urges prospective clients to ask tough questions before hiring a firm so that both parties build a relationship based on trust.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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...

Attorney Dirk Derrick and co-host Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, cover wrongful death claims, explaining that they stem from myriad situations: a person killed in a car or truck crash or through medical malpractice, unsafe conditions at a business or on private property, or other scenarios. Ultimately, someone was killed because of wrongful conduct by another party. The ensuing investigation will reveal whether the death was caused by negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct.Most wrongful death lawsuits are now presented to one or more focus groups, and attorneys share the groups’ conclusions with insurance companies to help the two parties reach a settlement without a trial. The groups essentially work as unofficial juries. But if the case can’t be settled out of court, then the findings guide attorneys in how to present the case to a jury. If a victim survives for some time, before dying from their injuries, then a companion action, called a survival action, is brought to recover the cost of medical bills and associated costs.Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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...

South Carolina is in the top 10 in the country for deaths caused by drunk driving. There’s a drunk driving problem and an overservice problem. On this episode of The Legal Truth, hosts Dirk Derrick and Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, talk to Dorsey Strickland, an attorney at the Derrick Law Firm, about claims against drunk drivers and the bars that over serve them. Tune in as Dirk explains why a victim of drunk driving/overserving in South Carolina needs to hire an attorney who handles these types of cases (not all law firms do), why these cases require fast investigation, and the types of damages a victim can seek for injuries caused by drunk driving and overserving. The episode also briefly explains when a bar can be held liable for overserving and how there are some in the restaurant/bar industry who are trying to fight the South Carolina legislation meant to keep drunk drivers off the road. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dorsey Strickland | Derrick Law Firm ☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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...

People wonder what happens if they hire a lawyer and lose. But in personal injury cases, most lawyers charge what is called a “contingency fee,” which means the lawyer only gets paid attorneys’ fees if they win the case at trial or recover a settlement. On this episode of The Legal Truth, hosts Dirk Derrick and Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, discuss attorneys’ fees in personal injury claims, including what a contingency fee is, how it works, and what other costs are deducted after attorney fees. Dirk also covers four things that potential plaintiffs should know before signing a contract with a lawyer.  Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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...

People call our law office all the time and ask, “Do I have a claim?” To answer that question, your lawyer needs to know the facts of your case–just be sure to act fast before those facts disappear. On this episode of The Legal Truth, hosts Dirk Derrick and Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, explain the three criteria that the Derrick Law Firm investigates in every case to determine the strength of a personal injury claim, how a pre-existing condition may affect your case, and what an injured victim should and shouldn’t do following an accident. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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

"How much is my injury worth?" If you watch TV lawyer ads, everyone is talking about getting you the money you deserve. But what does that mean?On this premiere episode of The Legal Truth, Dirk Derrick, attorney and owner of Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, and Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, shed light on this most frequently asked question.Dirk explains why a common belief about the value of a personal injury claim is wrong. The episode covers why it's important to contact an attorney immediately after you’ve been involved in an accident (hint: time erases evidence) and mistakes to avoid if you don’t want to weaken your personal injury claim. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk Derrick | 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

Welcome to The Legal Truth. The podcast created to provide you general legal information about South Carolina law lawyers in the legal process and hopefully prevent you from being surprised by the unexpected.We will answer many of the questions I've been asked during the past 35 years about South Carolina personal injury claims and workers compensation claims.We will also discuss existing laws and proposed changes in the law and how they affect you.Derrick 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 change.