What To Do (and Not Do) After a Car Accident David vs. Goliath

Let's say you've just been in an auto accident. Confused, shaken, and still in shock, you find your way out of the car. Your car is visibly damaged, but you may or may not feel sore. What do you do next?
Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Of Counsel, Alex Knapp. They discuss everything about what to do when involved in a car accident, including getting treatment, choosing a lawyer, what not to do after a car accident, the impact of social media on a personal injury case, and much more.
In this episode:[00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Alex Knapp [01:18] Topic of the day: what to do (and not do) after a car accident [01:32] What to do after a car accident  [07:42] Mistakes to avoid after a car accident   [11:14] Getting medical treatment after an accident   [15:07] Why you should seek medical treatment quickly after an accident and avoid gaps in treatment [18:28] When to call an attorney and the type to call [20:05] The value an attorney brings to your personal injury case [22:59] Why do you need a lawyer with trial experience or a reputation for litigating cases?[28:29] Who bears the cost of going to trial? [30:01] Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and the no-fault process of Florida.[35:04] "I can't afford an attorney. What do I do? What can I do?"[38:04] What are the kinks of litigation, and how long does the process take? [44:10] How much is a personal injury case worth? [46:27] Dealing with the causation argument [50:11] Comparing cases: my friend got X dollars on a case. Why is my case being valued at Y? [56:35] The impact of social media on a personal injury case
💡 Meet Your Host 💡Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.
Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA
Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 
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💡 Featured Guest 💡Name Alex Knapp, Esq.
Title: Of Counsel, Personal Injury Attorney at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA
Specialty: Alex represents victims of negligence in their pursuit of justice and compensation for their injuries from a vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian, and rideshare accident. He was formerly the Director of Operations at Dolman Law Group. 
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