Kentucky Auto Accident podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Louisville Kentucky Attorney Jim Desmond helps you navigate issues related to automobile accidents, injuries and insurance issues. Jim is licensed in both Kentucky and Indiana. He shares information based on over 20 years of practicing law and helping injured clients.
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Episodes
What Happens After Your Car Wreck
July 10, 2023 15:22 - 17 minutes - 41 MBEpisode 16: Louisville car wreck attorney Jim Desmond explains what happens after your car wreck. It can be a time of confusion and stress. Jim will do his best to lay out the steps and help you to understand the process of dealing with issues related to your automobile accident. Jim competes against the big TV advertisers by delivering excellent service and making sure he’s personally involved with each client’s case. You’re going to work directly with attorney Jim Desmond, not a case...
How to Stay Out of a Car Wreck
June 26, 2023 18:57 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBEpisode 15: Louisville car wreck attorney Jim Desmond is going to provide practical tips and advice on how to stay out of a car wreck. Handling automobile accidents and motorcycle wrecks has been his primary focus for 30 years. He understands why collisions often happen. Today, he’ll try to help you to actually avoid needing the help of a personal injury attorney. “Hopefully, I Won’t See You Again” When you consider the serious accidents and injuries involved in the cases Jim Desmond...
Questions About Car Wrecks Part 2
June 26, 2023 01:53 - 33 minutes - 68.5 MBEpisode 14: On today’s episode, Jim Desmond continues the discussion from his previous episode. He’ll answer Frequently Asked Questions from clients. So many people are either confused by the legal system, or simply don’t understand how it works. Today’s discussion will hopefully help you to better understand issues related to auto accidents. Click here to listen to the previous episode (Episode 13). Does Texting and Driving Matter in an Auto Accident Case? Jim explains that the core ...
Questions about Car Wrecks - Part 1
July 23, 2020 15:57 - 36 minutes - 68.7 MBEpisode 13: On today’s episode, Jim Desmond answers Frequently Asked Questions. Let’s face it, it is hard to understand the law if you aren’t a lawyer and even if you are one it can still be challenging to decipher. Today we will be answering questions and hopefully be able to help you to better understand when auto accidents. Do I have a personal injury claim if I do not have car insurance? The answer is yes. This happens to be one of the biggest things that people mess up. In Kentucky,...
Motorcycles and COVID-19
June 08, 2020 20:48 - 32 minutes - 52.9 MBEpisode 12: On today’s episode, Jim Desmond will discuss motorcycle riders and COVID-19. Right now, in the world, people are struggling with let’s face it, Cabin Fever. With nice weather happening, motorcycle riders are taking full advantage. The biggest concern is now there may be drivers with no insurance or less insurance coverage than before due to lack of working or even lack of driving. When people are not driving, there comes a point of “Why am I paying for insurance that I’m not usi...
Why Attention to Detail Matters
May 19, 2020 18:29 - 37 minutes - 60 MBEpisode 11: Louisville personal injury attorney Jim Desmond discuss why he wrote a controversial blog post. A lady called to see if he could help. She had already been turned down by two other larger firms. Jim was able to figure out that actually, a fairly significant case did exist. Let’s talk about why this happens. Many of the advertising law firms are very competent attorneys. However, when there are a ton of cases coming in, the process matters. Not every case will get the att...
Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
April 21, 2020 13:59 - 38 minutes - 39.2 MBEpisode 10: Louisville personal injury attorney Jim Desmond has spent years representing people injured in motorcycle accidents. This episode continues the discussion on motorcycle accidents from Episode 9. What Are the Next Steps at the Hospital? If you don’t have health insurance, ask to speak with the financial counselors at the hospital. They may be able to help you find sources of coverage. It’s important that you’re able to treated. More importantly, you’ll be able to get the...
Motorcycle Accident Insurance Issues
April 07, 2020 14:03 - 37 minutes - 59.2 MBEpisode 9: Louisville personal injury attorney Jim Desmond has spent years representing people injured in motorcycle accidents. This episode focuses on why these cases are complicated and what motorcyclists can do before they take their bikes out of the garage for spring and summer. The risks to a motorcyclist is significantly higher because the likelihood that the injuries will be far more serious. The medical bills and related expenses can be overwhelming. An attorney needs to quickl...
More About When Car Wrecks Involve a Workers’ Compensation Claim
March 23, 2020 22:01 - 34 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 8: In Part 2 of this conversation, Louisville automobile accident attorney Jim Desmond continues his discussion with Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost. There are more options if a workers’ compensation is involved in your automobile accident claim. Rather than simply having to rely on the at-fault drivers’ insurance policy (and potentially your own UM/UIM coverage), Kentucky’s workers’ comp system provides more benefits. What if a Work-Related Accident ...
When Car Wrecks Involve a Workers' Comp Claim
March 06, 2020 15:40 - 34 minutes - 66.2 MBLouisville automobile accident attorney Jim Desmond invited his friend Scott Scheynost who handles Kentucky workers’ compensation claims. If you are involved in a collision, while performing work-related activities, you may qualify for a claim for workers’ comp benefits, as well as a personal injury claim. Who’s Responsible for My Medical Bills? If you’re on the job, it’s probably work-related, which means workers’ comp is primary for your medical bills and lost wages. While Kentucky...
Dealing with Insurance after a Car Wreck
February 24, 2020 15:16 - 35 minutes - 74.3 MBLouisville automobile accident attorney Jim Desmond continues the discussion about the accident claim process. He’s going to explain important issues related to getting back to normal, after a car wreck. This conversation began in Episode 5. Assuming you now have the police report, you’ll determine what company is actually insuring the automobile. This might take some effort. Once a claim in opened, they issue a claim number. It’s important to include that number on any communication....
What To Do After a Car Wreck
February 11, 2020 13:26 - 37 minutes - 70.9 MBEpisode 5: When a car accident happens, the insurance coverage in place is what matters. You can’t add coverage after the wreck. Therefore, be proactive and understand what type of accident coverage you have and what you might need. What do you do after the collision happens? Don’t immediately call your attorney. First, seek medical coverage to make sure you and your passengers are alright. Your Kentucky automobile accident claim will often include medical records, so get checked ou...
Uninsured Motorist and Under Insured Motorist Coverage
January 27, 2020 16:36 - 34 minutes - 72.4 MBJim Desmond is a personal injury attorney licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Indiana. His office is located in Louisville. This podcast is going to provide helpful information, so you have a better idea of what you should do after a car wreck. Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Under Insured Motorist (UIM) Coverage The declarations page of your insurance policy lists the limits (e.g. 25/50/10). The first number is the maximum coverage for the first person. So, on this policy, it’s $25...
No Fault Coverage in Kentucky
January 14, 2020 16:29 - 31 minutes - 66.3 MBEpisode 3 – No Fault Coverage in Kentucky Jim Desmond is a personal injury attorney licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Indiana. His office is located in Louisville. We will launch new episodes of the Kentucky Auto Accident Podcast, every 2 weeks. This podcast is going to provide helpful information, so you have a better idea of what you should do after a car wreck. If you’ve been in an accident, knowing whom to call is half of the battle. Kentucky No Fault Coverage This is oft...
Determining Fault in a Kentucky Car Accident
December 30, 2019 15:48 - 40 minutes - 40.3 MBRecorded Statements with an Insurance Adjuster No one likes giving a recorded statement. The adjusters have hundreds of open files. Any piece of information you provide will go into the file. If no one is disputing fault (e.g. they rear-ended you), why would you give a statement that might be used against you in the future? The adjuster may try to claim, “It’s required under the contract.” That’s not always the case. If you end up giving a recorded statement, don’t minimize your inju...
Meet Louisville Attorney Jim Desmond
December 02, 2019 16:30 - 35 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode 1 Introduction of Jim Desmond Jim Desmond is a personal injury attorney licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Indiana. His office is located in Louisville. We will launch new episodes of the Kentucky Auto Accident Podcast, every 2 weeks. This podcast is going to provide helpful information, so you have a better idea of what you should do after a car wreck. If you’ve been in an accident, knowing whom to call is half of the battle. Why he went into law and specifically inju...
Get Ready for the Kentucky Auto Accident Podcast
October 18, 2019 15:42 - 58 seconds - 9.85 MBLouisville personal injury attorney Jim Desmond is launching a new podcast to help you understand how and why injury cases are handled and resolved successfully. Jim is licensed in both Kentucky and Indiana. He's handled automobile accident cases for over 20 years. A new podcast episode will be release every 2 weeks with insights and perspectives related to auto accidents. The episodes are currently in development, so be sure to visit the Desmond Law Office website for more details.