The Legal Truth

Dirk J. Derrick

Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents…These injuries knock you right off your feet. And sometimes it can seem like a long and painful road to get back on track. When it comes to choosing a personal injury lawyer, you need a lawyer who will listen to you, fight for you, and treat you like family. At Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we’ve been standing up for injured clients and helping them get what they deserve in South Carolina since 1991. We focus on personal injury law exclusively. Only lawyers work our cases, and we try to help you get the real value of your claims faster. We also pride ourselves on making you feel comfortable (no high-pressure sales tactics here). Welcome to The Legal Truth, a podcast hosted by attorney and firm owner Dirk J. Derrick. We know that the legal process can seem overwhelming. We created this podcast to provide general legal information about the law, lawyers, and the legal process in South Carolina to answer frequently asked questions from people just like you. We’re proud of the over 5,000 five star reviews from our clients, our community and from other attorneys. Contact our dedicated team today about your case at https://www.derricklawfirm.com/contact.cfm. Dirk J. Derrick, 901 Main St., Conway, SC 29526

  1. May 28

    The Truth About Expanding Jury Research Nationwide

    “When I had the first focus group room here in Conway, I didn't say, ‘Hey, I want this to be a side business,’” Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. says as he reflects on the growth of the Derrick Law Firm’s focus group service. In this conversation with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk describes how the service has gradually become popular with lawyers outside of South Carolina, who are leveraging it to find value for their clients just as the Derrick Law Firm does for its clients. As the service grows, Dirk envisions a future where Plaintiff attorneys can have access to the country’s largest database of mock juror insights. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | 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 | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    10 min

  2. May 14

    The Truth About Working to Get Real Value Faster with the Help of AI

    AI agents are helping Derrick Law Firm provide real value to clients – real fast. Firm founder Dirk J. Derrick, Esq sits down with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, to unpack how the firm usesAI tools. And if AI can speed up a plaintiff’s case, Dirk lets listeners in on a defense-side secret: “I've not met a defense attorney yet real excited about AI and speeding everything up.” Learn More and Connect ☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | LinkedIn ☑️ Pearl Carey | LinkedIn ☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    24 min

  3. Apr 2

    Determining and Leveraging Truth Nationwide

    Insurance companies used to have all the leverage. That’s changing at Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers. Why? Because they get leverage through focus groups that help determine the real value of a case. In this conversation with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. describes how he started using jury research in 2019, when he installed a courtroom in the firm’s new office. Now, his goal is to take this service nationwide, making it affordable for attorneys who represent ordinary people in mid-range and large cases, not just catastrophic ones. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | LinkedIn ☑️ Pearl Carey | LinkedIn ☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    12 min

  4. Mar 12

    Building the Case: A Look Behind the Curtain

    Think of a case as a three-legged stool. One leg is liability. The second is causation. And the third is damages. In this episode, Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff, sits down with host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. for an in-depth discussion about the truth of building a case. As Dirk explains: “Every case is like a three-legged stool. You have a stool that has three legs, and all three legs are solid. You can sit on it. You can depend upon it. Any of the legs are weak, or broken, you're going to bust your butt.” A must-listen for anybody thinking about filing a case. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | LinkedIn ☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn ☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    1h 8m

  5. Feb 19

    The Truth About SC Dog Bites and Domestic Animal Liability

    If you live in South Carolina, and you have a dog: Make sure you have insurance that covers dog bites. Why? Because South Carolina is a strict liability state – meaning, if your dog bites someone, you’re responsible for damages even if you did nothing negligent. Host Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. shares this and other key takeaways about the state’s dog bite law in this conversation with Pearl Carey, on the firm’s professional staff. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | LinkedIn ☑️ Pearl Carey | LinkedIn ☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    19 min

  6. Feb 5

    The Truth About What Causes Tractor-Trailer Wrecks

    Tractor-trailer crashes are a devastating problem in South Carolina, which ranks among the top states in the country for fatal crashes involving commercial trucks. Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. discusses the issue with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff. In South Carolina, around 140 to 150 people are killed each year in truck-related crashes. Dirk explains that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations set the minimum standards for interstate trucking companies and can help identify whether crashes result from driver-only incidents or company violations. He also breaks down a large truck crash causation study, which found that driver-related issues were a critical reason in about 87% of crashes. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | 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 | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    17 min

  7. Jan 22

    The Truth About Using Focus Groups to Build Stronger Cases

    As a competitive athlete, Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. never wanted his opponent to have leverage over him. “Somebody having leverage on you of size or speed – it's not a fun place to be in.” As a lawyer – he still doesn’t. So his firm, Derrick Law Firm, developed a focus group service. Speaking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk discusses how the service has transformed the firm’s approach to building cases, selecting evidence, and achieving real value for clients. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | LinkedIn ☑️ Pearl Carey | LinkedIn ☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Avvo, Google Maps ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    26 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    The Truth about What Evidence Is Inadmissible in South Carolina in Civil Trials (That May Surprise You)

    South Carolina juries frequently ask to see the police report that was written in the civil case they’re deciding. They won’t get it. Tune in as Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. breaks down what evidence is inadmissible and why in this conversation with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff. Learn More and Connect☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | 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 | YouTube 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. In this podcast you will hear information about focus groups. Please note that not all of the Firm’s cases are presented to a Focus Group. Additionally, when speaking about juries or jurors in relation to a focus group, we are speaking of focus group participants and not actual trial juries or jurors.

    22 min
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Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents…These injuries knock you right off your feet. And sometimes it can seem like a long and painful road to get back on track. When it comes to choosing a personal injury lawyer, you need a lawyer who will listen to you, fight for you, and treat you like family. At Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we’ve been standing up for injured clients and helping them get what they deserve in South Carolina since 1991. We focus on personal injury law exclusively. Only lawyers work our cases, and we try to help you get the real value of your claims faster. We also pride ourselves on making you feel comfortable (no high-pressure sales tactics here). Welcome to The Legal Truth, a podcast hosted by attorney and firm owner Dirk J. Derrick. We know that the legal process can seem overwhelming. We created this podcast to provide general legal information about the law, lawyers, and the legal process in South Carolina to answer frequently asked questions from people just like you. We’re proud of the over 5,000 five star reviews from our clients, our community and from other attorneys. Contact our dedicated team today about your case at https://www.derricklawfirm.com/contact.cfm. Dirk J. Derrick, 901 Main St., Conway, SC 29526

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  • Creator
    Dirk J. Derrick
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dirk J. Derrick
  • Show Website
    The Legal Truth