Ask The Hammer The Law Podcast With Attorney Darryl Isaacs

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“Ask the Hammer” is the radio show with attorney Darryl Isaacs, “The Hammer.” Darryl tackles the most popular questions about law including your questions submitted to us through social media.

You can find our full archive of podcast episodes here. Do you have a legal question for The Hammer? You can submit your questions via Facebook or Twitter using #askthehammer. Also reach out to us using the contact form on this page or give the offices of Isaacs & Isaacs a call at 800-800-8888. We’d love to use your questions on the show! Thanks for listening!

09 – How Do Dog Bite Lawsuits Work? Ask The Hammer Podcast

Covered In This Episode:

  • What are your next steps after you’ve gone through a dog bite incident?
  • And how about a situation where you can’t actually find the owner of the dog?
  • Can I file a lawsuit and can I sue if a dog bites me?
  • Who specifically would a person sue in a dog bite case?
  • What about dog bites on commercial properties like a pet store?
  • Can you explain dog bite liability and the “One Bite Rule?”

08 – What Is The Value of My Truck Injury Case? – Ask The Hammer Podcast

Covered In This Episode:

  • How do you prove that the truck driver is responsible for the collision and the injuries?
  • What to do if a trucker and company deny responsibility for a collision?
  • What steps can an injured victim take that may increase the value of their case?
  • Is there a formula for calculating financial compensation after an accident?
  • How do insurance policies play into the bigger picture of personal injury settlements and verdicts?
  • What elements that make big rig and semi-truck cases higher value cases?
  • The social media question of the episode from listeners.

06 – After A Truck Crash Explained – Ask the Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

  • What qualifies as a commercial vehicle?
  • Steps to take when involved in a crash involving an 18-wheeler truck or large commercial vehicle?
  • What if a trucking or insurance company calls me before I’ve spoken to a lawyer?
  • Who can be sued in a truck accident case?
  • What is the trucker’s side in this in terms of protecting themselves?
  • What is my course of action in the days following a truck accident?
  • Why different factors cause such high costs in truck accident cases?
  • When a road or property gets damages in a truck accident, who pays for it?
  • What categories of driver negligence seem to repeated more commonly by truckers?
  • What is a positive or helpful message that you would like to share with drivers of trucks and commercial vehicles?
  • Are you seeing a lot of cases going all the way to a jury’s decision?
  • Our social media question from Facebook – the question listeners want to Ask The Hammer

05 – After an Auto Crash Explained – Ask the Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

  • Should I move my vehicle after a crash?
  • Is there ever a reason to leave the scene of the accident?
  • What about a hit and run accident?
  • There are other vehicles and people involved, should I help them?
  • Should the police always be called? Even when there are no injuries?
  • What information should I collect from others involved in the crash?
  • If there are witnesses, what info do I get from them?
  • Can and should I record a cell phone video of the crash scene?
  • Good Samaritan laws – what is my duty as a witness to a car accident
  • If I feel like it’s my fault, should I say so?
  • Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

04 – How To Get a Car Accident Police Report – Ask The Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

  • How will my police report be used?
  • What should I be aware of when I speak with involved drivers and police officers?
  • What is the role of a lawyer in police problem-solving?
  • How can a police report help my case?
  • Can anyone obtain my police report?
  • Where does a lawyer get my police report for me?
  • How does an attorney interact with the police department?
  • If my police report looks incorrect, can I contest it?
  • Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

03 – Who Is At Fault In a Car Accident? – Ask the Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

  • What are my next steps when I’m in a car accident that is not my fault?
  • What if the accident is my fault?
  • Should I admit it when it’s my fault?
  • How do “No Fault” states work?
  • What is the difference between negligence and an intentional act when it comes to fault?
  • What do I need to demonstrate in order to move forward with a car accident personal injury case?
  • How does a hit and run accident affect my ability to file a claim?
  • Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

02 – How Does Personal Injury Claims Process Work? – Ask the Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

  • What will the agreement look like with a lawyer?
  • Money talk: “If we lose, you pay nothing!” How does contingent payment work?
  • How much do lawyers charge clients in personal injury cases?
  • What is a retainer and when is it used?
  • Does the law firm investigate my car accident?
  • How much do attorneys involve the client / victim in the claims process?
  • What kinds of documents and information do I bring to my first meeting with an attorney?
  • Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

01 – How Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Works – Ask the Hammer

Questions answered in this episode:

  • I’ve been injured, do I need a lawyer?
  • Where do I begin my search for an attorney?
  • What actions should I take to find a good personal injury attorney?
  • What questions should I ask a personal injury attorney to see if we have a fit?
  • What questions should I expect a personal injury attorney to ask me?
  • Our social media question of the week – the questions listeners Ask The Hammer

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