The Verdict
The Verdict
The Carlson Law Firm
Where Personal Injury Law Meets Storytelling - The Verdict is not your average legal podcast. We embrace the art of storytelling and take you through the legal process to examine how personal injury law intersects with your daily life. Join The Carlson Law Firm’s lawyers, case managers, legal assistants and clients as we explore acts of negligence, liability, and damages to give you The Verdict.
Season 3 Update!
A new Season of The Verdict coming on September 13, 2021!
Aug 30, 2021
1 min
The New Nursing Home Battle
Nursing homes across the country have long had protocols for infection control—begging the question, why are so many long-term care facilities struggling with the novel coronavirus? In this special episode, we sit down with nursing home abuse and neglect attorney, J.T. Borah to discuss what nursing homes should be doing and how nursing home industry lobbyists could cripple the rights of residents and their families. 
May 20, 2020
28 min
The Civil Consequences of Drunk Driving
The criminal aspects of drunk driving are widely known and understood thanks to statewide PSAs, and dedicated organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Often, injured parties turn to personal injury attorneys to help them right the wrongs of drunk drivers. Todd Kelly joins us again to discuss his knowledge as an attorney representing plaintiffs in drunk driving cases.
Nov 18, 2019
25 min
Understanding Inadequate Security
Partner Mike Erskine explains a very niche area of personal injury that is unknown to many people and difficult to pursue. Knowing when to contact a personal injury attorney about an assault or violent crime on a business' property can help you understand who can be held accountable and what your options are.
Nov 4, 2019
32 min
The Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall
On this week’s episode of The Verdict, we sat down with Bryan Partner Kathryn Knotts to discuss slip and fall and premises liability. Premises liability is a tricky area of the law. Understanding your next steps are a slip and fall or trip and fall is crucial to securing justice. 
Oct 28, 2019
24 min
The Case Against Tort Reform
There are a few truths about our legal system: if you have the money and time, you can sue anybody for anything. It is true that there are litigious people and unethical attorneys who will bring lawsuits on their behalf in spite of the evidence. It is also true that there are people out there who try to game and abuse the legal system for their own personal gain—whether it be to save face for their own bad actions or for monetary gain.However, there are protections built into the law that protect you, me and businesses from lawsuits that are without legal merit. This week, Reed Morgan makes a second appearance on The Verdict to discuss the type of propaganda used to bring about tort reform.
Oct 21, 2019
19 min
Who do Medical Malpractice Caps Protect?
Carlson Law Firm Partner L. Todd Kelly discusses the obstacles that medical malpractice caps have created for victims injured under the care of negligent hospitals or staff.Read more about medical malpractice caps on our website: https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/medical-malpractice-catastrophic-injury/
Oct 14, 2019
22 min
Standard Issue: The 3M Earplug Lawsuit
The Carlson Law Firm is representing veteran and active-duty soldiers in the battle to hold technology company 3M accountable for its faulty earplugs. This week, we talk to Craig Carlson to discuss the history of the 3M earplug lawsuit and what legal options are available for soldiers with hearing loss or tinnitus. 
Oct 7, 2019
20 min
Season 2 Teaser
Season 2 of The Verdict drops on Monday, October 7! Make sure you hit refresh on your podcast feed to get the latest episode featuring The Carlson Law Firm's Managing Partner Craig Carlson discuss the 3M Earplug Lawsuit that's affecting thousands of veterans across the country. 
Sep 30, 2019
42 sec
Bonus: The Stella Award
In August 1994, a jury awarded a 79-year-old woman more than $2 million for burn injuries she sustained from the dangerous temperatures of McDonald's coffee. Her case became the poster child of the widely touted corporate misnomer 'frivolous lawsuits' in America. In this special bonus episode, we have an exclusive interview with the attorney who represented the victim, Reed Morgan. Visit The Carlson Law Firm for more information Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants.
Aug 2, 2019
17 min
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