Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May

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Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May is a California personal injury podcast hosted by Robert May, founding attorney of The May Firm. Each episode takes one real California accident, whether a car wreck, a truck crash, a motorcycle collision, or a wrongful death claim, and walks through what happened, who paid, and what shaped the number at the end. The show covers Bakersfield, Fresno, and Long Beach, plus the Central Coast where the firm started, and the corridors those cases come from on Highway 99, the Grapevine, the 710, and Highway 101. Robert May built The May Firm with his brothers Garrett and Cameron, and the firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 injured clients across nine California offices. Past case results do not guarantee a similar outcome. New episodes post on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Free consultations are available at mayfirm.com. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Episodes

  1. Sep 5

    What Is a Car Accident Settlement Actually Worth in Fresno?

    What a car accident settlement in Fresno is actually worth is built piece by piece: the medical bills tied to your treatment, the wages you lost, and the pain and suffering you can prove, and what you take home depends on how well the medical liens and subrogation claims get negotiated down. Robert May, founder of The May Firm, sits down with McCartney to walk through every piece of the claim and everything that comes out of the settlement before the check reaches your pocket. Questions answered in this episode: How do medical bills factor into what a car accident case is worth? How are lost wages calculated after a car accident? How are lost wages proved if you are self-employed? What does pain and suffering really mean? How do you put a dollar figure on pain and suffering? How do medical liens and unpaid bills come out of a final settlement? What is subrogation? How does a health insurer take a piece of a car accident recovery? After fees, liens, and costs, what actually lands in your pocket? Why does lien negotiation change what a client takes home? Why do crash victims settle for less than the case was worth? What should you never sign after a car accident? Topics covered: medical billing codes, past loss of earnings, vocational rehabilitation experts, pain and suffering and its subcategories (loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, emotional distress), jury instructions on damages, attorney's fees, case costs, medical liens, subrogation, health insurer reimbursement, settlement releases, and lien negotiation. Robert May on signing a release: "Nothing can kill your case faster than signing anything the insurance company gives you, period. Full stop." Robert May on lien negotiation: "Clients get way more when their lawyer knows how to negotiate that big chunk, that lien, those medical expenses, whatever you want to call them, when they go from fifty to twelve thousand, that's a thirty eight thousand dollar difference. That's for the client." Robert May on subrogation claims: "There's a better chance you're gonna end up sending them a check for twelve thousand dollars when you might only owe them forty two hundred dollars." Robert May on facing an insurer alone: "Going against an insurance company alone is like coaching your own football team against Bill Belichick." The May Firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 clients across nine California offices, and works on contingency: no fees unless your case is won, with 24/7 intake. Watch the video version on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May. Free consultation: mayfirm.com Phone: (559) 385-2090 Office: 7111 N Fresno St Ste 240, Fresno, CA 93720, United States  #MedicalLiens #Subrogation #PainAndSuffering #LostWages #SettlementRelease #FresnoCarAccident #CaliforniaPersonalInjury This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May 00:01:04 How Do Medical Bills Factor Into What a Car Accident Case Is Worth? 00:02:44 How Are Lost Wages Worked Into a Car Accident Claim? 00:04:04 What Does Pain and Suffering Mean and How Do You Value It? 00:06:21 How Do Medical Liens Come Out of a Final Settlement? 00:07:52 What Is Subrogation and How Does It Reduce Your Settlement? 00:10:55 After Fees, Liens, and Costs, What Actually Lands in Your Pocket? 00:15:02 Why Do Fresno Crash Victims Settle for Less Than the Case Is Worth? 00:16:45 Robert May's One Piece of Advice for Fresno Crash Victims

    What Is a Car Accident Settlement Actually Worth in Fresno?

  2. Sep 5

    How Much Is a Car Accident Case Worth in Bakersfield, CA?

    What a California car accident settlement is worth comes down to damages: the economic losses you can calculate, like medical bills and lost work, and the non-economic harm you prove through credibility and storytelling. Robert May, founder of The May Firm, sits down with McCartney to walk through what really decides the number for Bakersfield drivers, why two identical crashes can be worth completely different amounts, and what it takes to prove a case is worth everything it should be. Questions answered in this episode: What actually decides what a California car accident case is worth? What is the difference between economic and non-economic damages? How much does the type and severity of injury change a case's value? Why do soft tissue injuries like whiplash get treated differently from broken bones? What happens to a case's value if you had a pre-existing condition? What documents and evidence prove a case is worth more? Does where the crash happened change what a case is worth? How do you find out what your case is really worth? Topics covered: economic damages, non-economic damages, the California jury instruction on pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, whiplash and soft tissue injuries, objective imaging evidence, the eggshell plaintiff rule, aggravation of pre-existing injuries, medical records and itemized bills, expert reports, county-by-county jury verdicts, and insurance coverage limits. Robert May on what decides case value: "It comes down to credibility on the client side and narrative storytelling on the attorney side." Robert May on the eggshell plaintiff rule: "You might be more susceptible to injury, but you're just as entitled to the damages and to the compensation whether you were or were not someone that had a low back injury before." Robert May on finding out what your case is worth: "If you wanna know what your case is worth, sign nothing." The May Firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 clients across nine California offices, and works on contingency: no fees unless your case is won, with 24/7 intake. Watch the video version on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May. Free consultation: mayfirm.com Phone: (661) 244-2704 Office: 5500 Ming Ave Ste 390, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States  #EggshellPlaintiff #EconomicDamages #NonEconomicDamages #SoftTissueInjury #BakersfieldCarAccident #KernCounty #CaliforniaPersonalInjury This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May 00:00:33 What Decides What Your Bakersfield, CA Car Accident Case Is Worth? 00:05:10 What Are Economic vs Non-Economic Damages in a California Claim? 00:06:43 How Much Does Injury Severity Change What Your Case Is Worth? 00:08:07 Why Is Whiplash Treated Differently From a Broken Bone? 00:10:58 What Happens to Your Case’s Value If You Had a Pre-Existing Condition? 00:12:05 What Documents and Evidence Prove Your Case Is Worth More? 00:14:24 Does Where the Crash Happened Change What Your Case Is Worth? 00:15:25 How Do You Find Out What Your Bakersfield, CA Case Is Really Worth? 00:16:42 How to Contact The May Firm in Bakersfield, CA

    How Much Is a Car Accident Case Worth in Bakersfield, CA?

  3. Sep 5

    How Do Insurance Adjusters Value a Car Accident Case in Long Beach?

    Insurance adjusters value an unrepresented car accident claim at the lowest number that will close the file, and a documented demand letter built on past and future economic and non-economic losses is what pushes a case toward what it is actually worth. Robert May, founder of The May Firm, sits down with McCartney to walk through the adjuster's math, the lowball first offer, property damage and diminished value, and how the Long Beach venue shapes a settlement. Questions answered in this episode: How does an insurance adjuster decide what a car accident case is worth? Why is the first offer from the insurance company almost never what a case is worth? How do insurance companies make money on claims? How does a demand letter build the case for a settlement figure? How is property damage valued separately from the injury claim? Do personal injury lawyers help with property damage claims? Can you claim diminished value in California? Which vehicles lose the most value after a crash? How does the court a case is filed in change what it is worth? What is the first step to finding out what your case is worth? What is the difference between what a case is worth and what is recoverable? Topics covered: insurance adjuster valuation, lowball first offers, demand letters, life care plans, economic and non-economic losses, property damage claims, loss of use, rental car costs, diminished value, vehicle appraisers, venue and jury pools, and free case reviews. Robert May on lowball offers: "It's just a fake number. It's what emotionally will get you out of the system for pennies on the dollar." Robert May on how insurers operate: "It's like asking a shark why they eat a fish." Robert May on demand letters: "It's a narrative to tell your story in written format." Robert May on case value vs recovery: "What a case is truly worth and what is recoverable are totally different things." The May Firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 clients across nine California offices, and works on contingency: no fees unless your case is won, with 24/7 intake. Watch the video version on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May. Free consultation: mayfirm.com Phone: (562) 800-0529 Office: 111 W Ocean Blvd Ste 2450, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States  #InsuranceAdjuster #DemandLetter #DiminishedValue #PropertyDamageClaim #LossOfUse #LongBeachCarAccident #CaliforniaPersonalInjury This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May 00:00:34 How Does an Insurance Adjuster Decide What Your Case Is Worth In Long Beach? 00:02:29 Why Is the Insurance Company's First Offer Almost Never Full Value? 00:03:34 How Does a Demand Letter Build the Case for a Settlement Figure In Long Beach? 00:05:17 How Is Property Damage Valued Separately From the Injury Claim? 00:06:53 Can You Claim Diminished Value in Long Beach, California After a Crash? 00:10:33 How Does the Long Beach Court Venue Change What a Case Is Worth? 00:11:56 What Is the First Step to Finding Out What Your Case Is Worth in Long Beach? 00:13:07 Robert May's One Piece of Advice for Long Beach Crash Victims

    How Do Insurance Adjusters Value a Car Accident Case in Long Beach?

  4. Aug 19

    How Do Insurance Adjusters Value a Car Accident Case in Long Beach?

    Insurance adjusters value an unrepresented car accident claim at the lowest number that will close the file, and a documented demand letter built on past and future economic and non-economic losses is what pushes a case toward what it is actually worth. Robert May, founder of The May Firm, sits down with McCartney to walk through the adjuster's math, the lowball first offer, property damage and diminished value, and how the Long Beach venue shapes a settlement. Questions answered in this episode: How does an insurance adjuster decide what a car accident case is worth? Why is the first offer from the insurance company almost never what a case is worth? How do insurance companies make money on claims? How does a demand letter build the case for a settlement figure? How is property damage valued separately from the injury claim? Do personal injury lawyers help with property damage claims? Can you claim diminished value in California? Which vehicles lose the most value after a crash? How does the court a case is filed in change what it is worth? What is the first step to finding out what your case is worth? What is the difference between what a case is worth and what is recoverable? Topics covered: insurance adjuster valuation, lowball first offers, demand letters, life care plans, economic and non-economic losses, property damage claims, loss of use, rental car costs, diminished value, vehicle appraisers, venue and jury pools, and free case reviews. Robert May on lowball offers: "It's just a fake number. It's what emotionally will get you out of the system for pennies on the dollar." Robert May on how insurers operate: "It's like asking a shark why they eat a fish." Robert May on demand letters: "It's a narrative to tell your story in written format." Robert May on case value vs recovery: "What a case is truly worth and what is recoverable are totally different things." The May Firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 clients across nine California offices, and works on contingency: no fees unless your case is won, with 24/7 intake. Watch the video version on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May. Free consultation: mayfirm.com Phone: (562) 800-0529 Office: 111 W Ocean Blvd Ste 2450, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States  #InsuranceAdjuster #DemandLetter #DiminishedValue #PropertyDamageClaim #LossOfUse #LongBeachCarAccident #CaliforniaPersonalInjury This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May 00:00:34 How Does an Insurance Adjuster Decide What Your Case Is Worth In Long Beach? 00:02:29 Why Is the Insurance Company's First Offer Almost Never Full Value? 00:03:34 How Does a Demand Letter Build the Case for a Settlement Figure In Long Beach? 00:05:17 How Is Property Damage Valued Separately From the Injury Claim? 00:06:53 Can You Claim Diminished Value in Long Beach, California After a Crash? 00:10:33 How Does the Long Beach Court Venue Change What a Case Is Worth? 00:11:56 What Is the First Step to Finding Out What Your Case Is Worth in Long Beach? 00:13:07 Robert May's One Piece of Advice for Long Beach Crash Victims

    How Do Insurance Adjusters Value a Car Accident Case in Long Beach?

  5. Aug 19

    How Much Is a Car Accident Case Worth in Bakersfield, CA?

    What a California car accident settlement is worth comes down to damages: the economic losses you can calculate, like medical bills and lost work, and the non-economic harm you prove through credibility and storytelling. Robert May, founder of The May Firm, sits down with McCartney to walk through what really decides the number for Bakersfield drivers, why two identical crashes can be worth completely different amounts, and what it takes to prove a case is worth everything it should be. Questions answered in this episode: What actually decides what a California car accident case is worth? What is the difference between economic and non-economic damages? How much does the type and severity of injury change a case's value? Why do soft tissue injuries like whiplash get treated differently from broken bones? What happens to a case's value if you had a pre-existing condition? What documents and evidence prove a case is worth more? Does where the crash happened change what a case is worth? How do you find out what your case is really worth? Topics covered: economic damages, non-economic damages, the California jury instruction on pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, whiplash and soft tissue injuries, objective imaging evidence, the eggshell plaintiff rule, aggravation of pre-existing injuries, medical records and itemized bills, expert reports, county-by-county jury verdicts, and insurance coverage limits. Robert May on what decides case value: "It comes down to credibility on the client side and narrative storytelling on the attorney side." Robert May on the eggshell plaintiff rule: "You might be more susceptible to injury, but you're just as entitled to the damages and to the compensation whether you were or were not someone that had a low back injury before." Robert May on finding out what your case is worth: "If you wanna know what your case is worth, sign nothing." The May Firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 clients across nine California offices, and works on contingency: no fees unless your case is won, with 24/7 intake. Watch the video version on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May. Free consultation: mayfirm.com Phone: (661) 244-2704 Office: 5500 Ming Ave Ste 390, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States  #EggshellPlaintiff #EconomicDamages #NonEconomicDamages #SoftTissueInjury #BakersfieldCarAccident #KernCounty #CaliforniaPersonalInjury This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

    How Much Is a Car Accident Case Worth in Bakersfield, CA?

  6. Aug 19

    What Is a Car Accident Settlement Actually Worth in Fresno?

    What a car accident settlement in Fresno is actually worth is built piece by piece: the medical bills tied to your treatment, the wages you lost, and the pain and suffering you can prove, and what you take home depends on how well the medical liens and subrogation claims get negotiated down. Robert May, founder of The May Firm, sits down with McCartney to walk through every piece of the claim and everything that comes out of the settlement before the check reaches your pocket. Questions answered in this episode: How do medical bills factor into what a car accident case is worth? How are lost wages calculated after a car accident? How are lost wages proved if you are self-employed? What does pain and suffering really mean? How do you put a dollar figure on pain and suffering? How do medical liens and unpaid bills come out of a final settlement? What is subrogation? How does a health insurer take a piece of a car accident recovery? After fees, liens, and costs, what actually lands in your pocket? Why does lien negotiation change what a client takes home? Why do crash victims settle for less than the case was worth? What should you never sign after a car accident? Topics covered: medical billing codes, past loss of earnings, vocational rehabilitation experts, pain and suffering and its subcategories (loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, emotional distress), jury instructions on damages, attorney's fees, case costs, medical liens, subrogation, health insurer reimbursement, settlement releases, and lien negotiation. Robert May on signing a release: "Nothing can kill your case faster than signing anything the insurance company gives you, period. Full stop." Robert May on lien negotiation: "Clients get way more when their lawyer knows how to negotiate that big chunk, that lien, those medical expenses, whatever you want to call them, when they go from fifty to twelve thousand, that's a thirty eight thousand dollar difference. That's for the client." Robert May on subrogation claims: "There's a better chance you're gonna end up sending them a check for twelve thousand dollars when you might only owe them forty two hundred dollars." Robert May on facing an insurer alone: "Going against an insurance company alone is like coaching your own football team against Bill Belichick." The May Firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 clients across nine California offices, and works on contingency: no fees unless your case is won, with 24/7 intake. Watch the video version on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May. Free consultation: mayfirm.com Phone: (559) 385-2090 Office: 7111 N Fresno St Ste 240, Fresno, CA 93720, United States  #MedicalLiens #Subrogation #PainAndSuffering #LostWages #SettlementRelease #FresnoCarAccident #CaliforniaPersonalInjury This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May 00:01:04 How Do Medical Bills Factor Into What a Car Accident Case Is Worth? 00:02:44 How Are Lost Wages Worked Into a Car Accident Claim? 00:04:04 What Does Pain and Suffering Mean and How Do You Value It? 00:06:21 How Do Medical Liens Come Out of a Final Settlement? 00:07:52 What Is Subrogation and How Does It Reduce Your Settlement? 00:10:55 After Fees, Liens, and Costs, What Actually Lands in Your Pocket? 00:15:02 Why Do Fresno Crash Victims Settle for Less Than the Case Is Worth? 00:16:45 Robert May's One Piece of Advice for Fresno Crash Victims

    What Is a Car Accident Settlement Actually Worth in Fresno?

  7. Mar 18

    The YOU Interview with Robert May

    Before you hire a personal injury lawyer, you should know who they really are. In this debut episode of Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May, founding attorney Robert May sits down for an unfiltered, story-driven conversation about his life, his law career, and the values that drive everything he does. This is Episode 1 and it starts exactly where it should: with the man behind the firm. If you've ever been in a car accident, dealt with an insurance company that wouldn't budge, or simply wondered whether you even need a personal injury attorney, this episode was made for you. Robert doesn't just talk about the law - he lived it. As a teenager, he was the victim of a serious personal injury and had to navigate the legal system as a plaintiff without knowing what he was doing or what he deserved. That experience became the foundation of everything: his decision to attend California Western School of Law, his relentless approach to fighting for clients, and his mission to build a firm where every person who walks through the door is treated like family. Today, The May Firm has offices across California, has recovered over $100 million for clients, and carries a 99% win rate. In "The YOU Interview," Robert opens up about his journey from student to founder, his philosophy on negotiation versus going to trial, how he defines success beyond settlements, and where he sees the future of personal injury law heading - including the role of technology and AI. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Robert's origin story: How a personal injury he suffered as a teenager led him to law school and to founding one of California's most recognized personal injury firms What personal injury attorneys actually do: Robert busts common myths and explains the real role a car accident attorney plays in protecting your rights and maximizing your accident compensation Case strategy and philosophy: How Robert approaches each injury claim- from early investigation to negotiation and, when necessary, trial ABOUT THE MAY FIRM: Founded by brothers Robert, Garrett, and Cameron May, The May Firm is California's award-winning personal injury law firm - 100% dedicated to representing accident victims, never insurance companies. With offices in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Fresno, Bakersfield, Long Beach, and San Diego, they have recovered over $100 million for clients and maintain a 99% win rate. No fees unless they win. Free consultation available 24/7 at mayfirm.com CONNECT WITH THE MAY FIRM: Website: mayfirm.com Phone: 1-844-MAYFIRM Instagram: @mayfirm Facebook: facebook.com/TheMayFirmInjuryLawyers Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction to The You Interview 00:01:24 Robert's Path to Law: A Personal Injury at Age 13 00:02:23 From Wall Street to Law School in Two Years 00:03:14 Growing Up on California's Central Coast 00:04:13 Why Personal Injury Law: Following Heart and Experience 00:05:30 Building The May Firm Across California 00:06:42 What People Don't Know About Personal Injury Attorneys 00:07:34 The Apple Standard: Creating a Frictionless Client Experience 00:09:24 The Client Success Department 00:10:22 Managing Expectations: The Timeline Question 00:11:32 Defining Success: Process, Results, and Something Deeper 00:12:36 Treating Clients Like Family: The Foundation Story 00:15:01 Early Years: Taking on Toyota and PG&E 00:16:30 Cases That Stay With You 00:18:43 250 Million Plus: Looking Forward, Not Back 00:19:36 The Human Side: Drawing from Personal Experience 00:21:35 Who Is The May Firm: Good People Doing Great Work 00:22:45 The Mission: Human Connection in a Tech-Driven Future 00:24:36 Building Technology In-House, Not Bolting It On 00:26:23 The Future of Personal Injury Law: Scale vs. Personal Service 00:29:49 What Motivates Robert: Obsession and Setting an Example 00:31:02 How to Reach The May Firm and What Happens Next 00:33:16 Final Thoughts: Honoring What the Job Has Given

    The YOU Interview with Robert May
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Car Accident Attorney w. Robert May is a California personal injury podcast hosted by Robert May, founding attorney of The May Firm. Each episode takes one real California accident, whether a car wreck, a truck crash, a motorcycle collision, or a wrongful death claim, and walks through what happened, who paid, and what shaped the number at the end. The show covers Bakersfield, Fresno, and Long Beach, plus the Central Coast where the firm started, and the corridors those cases come from on Highway 99, the Grapevine, the 710, and Highway 101. Robert May built The May Firm with his brothers Garrett and Cameron, and the firm has recovered more than $400 million for over 10,000 injured clients across nine California offices. Past case results do not guarantee a similar outcome. New episodes post on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Free consultations are available at mayfirm.com. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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