David vs. Goliath

If you’ve been in an auto-accident, the first thing you’re wondering is your health and wellness. It’s important that you find a great auto-accident attorney whose goal is to help you receive maximum relief. However, if you’ve been in an automobile accident involving a semi-truck things become more complicated.  Due to different state and federal regulations concerning semi-trucks, murky liab...

If you’ve been injured in an accident when you weren’t at fault, what should you do first? Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are breaking down the process and sharing their do’s and don’ts when hiring a personal injury lawyer. Time is of the essence. As soon as you realize you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, seek the assistance of an attorney. The attorneys will know exactly what to...

If you’ve just been in a car accident, you’re likely thinking about your health and safety first. Finding a great lawyer might not cross your mind until weeks (or in some cases, months) down the line. However, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe remind us that time is of the essence when retaining an auto accident attorney. You should hire an attorney within one to two days of the accident. Why? There’s an...

People affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination are already dealing with harsh effects, from cancers to infertility to neurobehavioral issues. Now, Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits are being pushed forward. But how much can you expect in settlement amounts for these cases? Although it’s too early in the claims process to determine the exact settlement ranges, Stan Gipe is using hi...

Many veterans and their families were exposed to an excess of chemicals at Camp Lejeune and the MCAS New River Marine Corps Air Station. After decades of fighting for compensation, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was recently passed, allowing veterans and their families to receive meaningful compensation for their injuries. Now, there’s a fund for Camp Lejeune victims and a Camp Lejeune water contami...

Between 1953 and 1987, countless military personnel and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals at the MCAS New River Marine Corps Air Station and Camp Lejeune. These chemicals, which contaminated the water, exceeded 4,000 times the amount allowed by EPA standards. But what are the effects on people today? Common symptoms and diseases from the Camp Lejeune water contamination include breast...

If you're new to digital marketing, you may be wondering who to hire, how much money to invest in marketing, and how to avoid common mistakes. Fortunately, Chris Dreyer , CEO of Rankings, is here to help your firm make sense of all things marketing, digital, and SEO.  Chris says that the first big mistake is failing to allot the right marketing budget. At a minimum, your firm should be funnel...

Personal injury law is a saturated field — there are thousands of firms battling for top spots on Google search results. So, how do you stand out from your competitors? According to SEO expert and Rankings CEO Chris Dreyer , there are two top digital assets that law firms should focus on: their website and their content. When crafting content and updating your website, you have to keep the consume...

Stan Gipe of the Dolman Law Group recently obtained a $6.7 million personal injury verdict for the estate of Harold Lewis . Harold had recently had his foot amputated after complications from diabetes. After the amputation, he had to go into the Clearwater Care and Rehabilitation Center. While in the Rehabilitation Center, Harold developed a bedsore that became severely infected, leading to his de...

Have you ever been mugged at the common area of an apartment complex? Or have you been a victim of a violent crime at the parking lot of a strip mall, nightclub, or bar? If yes, you may have had a shot at a massive negligent security claim, but you didn't know it.  What is a negligent security claim?  It's a type of claim that looks to hold a property owner responsible for the injuries c...

Some attorneys have recently been in the news for infamous reasons. In particular, Michael Avenatti became famous as Stormy Daniels' lawyer in the hush money lawsuit against Donald Trump until things went wrong.  What did Michael Avenatti do? What is he being accused of? He tried to defraud or extort Nike out of 20 to $25 million to bury the lead on improper payments to college athletes and o...

If you're injured in an accident, don't be surprised your primary care doctor will not want to see you or may want to see you under a different arrangement and not your health insurance.  That's because medical treatment for auto accident injuries is slightly different from your standard care. Many physicians don't want to do the extra work involved in treating you and not get paid. Learn mor...

When auto accidents happen, insurance companies are looking to minimize how much they pay you or not pay you at all—and they will succeed if you go to them as an unrepresented claimant.  There are times when you don't need a lawyer. For example, if you get into a minor parking lot fender bender, and it's someone else's fault, no one is injured, and all you're trying to do is get your car fixe...

Let's say you've just had a car accident, and a police officer comes to the scene, interviews a few witnesses, gives you a ticket and writes a report that says you're at fault. What next? Does it necessarily mean you're at fault and have no case?   For one, what is a police report? The police report is a police officer's opinion about what happened when they spoke to the people who saw t...

When you and your injury attorney disagree on whether you should settle or go to trial, it is commonly an issue of reasonableness. Are you expecting way too much money and refusing to accept a reasonable settlement? Or is your attorney a wimp who doesn't have the guts to take your case to trial? Join Clearwater Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Stan Gipe and his partner Matt Dolman, a seasoned li...

Technology and new rules of engagement are rattling law practice across different states. Arizona and Utah, for example, allow non-lawyers to be law firm partners. California allows legal paraprofessionals - non-lawyers who only have to get a certificate - to practice law. Now, Big Tech and artificial intelligence (AI) are entering the practice of law. Astoundingly, the AI is posting a win rate no...

The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell announced its plans to appeal her recent sex-trafficking conviction after two jurors from the trial told reporters that they were sexually abused and discussed this with other jury members in deliberations.  Maxwell's attorneys are looking into whether the jurors incorrectly filled out a questionnaire in which they were supposed to disclose this type of...

Aqueous Film Forming Foam, also known as AFFF and Firefighting Foam, is a fire retardant often used by firefighters, military personnel, and those in commercial airports to put out fuel-based fires. However, this foam has some devastating effects that everyone should watch out for. There are still studies taking place about the dangers of AFFF, but we know this: it has carcinogens and “forever che...

If you’re a Florida resident who’s been involved in an automobile accident, there’s one courtroom secret you may want to learn about: the nonjoinder statute. The statute pushed out by insurance companies asserts that the jury does not get to know if you have insurance or not. Jurors tend to give a bigger award to uninsured people. They get sympathetic, wondering how an injured, uninsured person is...

You’re standing on the side of the road, when suddenly, a car spins out of control, nearly hitting you. You jump out of the way to avoid it, injuring your knee in the process. Now you’ve got a massive surgery bill to pay. But the car never made contact with you — so who’s at fault? According to Stan Gipe, in situations like this (and many other uncommon scenarios), the car doesn’t have to make con...

You just got injured in an accident, and you need a lawyer. Who do you turn to? Your mind may drift to those billboard attorneys on every highway. They’re touting a Harvard Law School degree and big wins for clients. You might see them on TV walking out of a courthouse, welcomed by a swarm of journalists all waiting to hear the great news. Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcas...

Billboard or TV advertisements from big law firms often boast major wins and exceptional attorneys. But what are you really getting from a big law firm compared to a smaller one? The truth is, bigger isn’t always better. Many times, the billboards and TV advertisements from big firms are just smoke and mirrors. They may boast a $250,000 win, but how much did they leave on the table? Was it a four-...

The opioid crisis has turned into an epidemic — and it’s not getting any better. The issue is widespread across the country, affecting all demographics.  The victims involved in the opioid epidemic are just people taking medicine a doctor prescribed to them. The problem is, doctors are prescribing morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and other opioids in cases where they’re often unnecessary. Learn...

When you come out of surgery and notice that something isn’t right, you may be tempted to call it medical malpractice. However, just because you have a bad outcome from a procedure doesn’t necessarily mean it’s malpractice. So, how can you tell if you have a medical malpractice case? Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan...

Trials are rarer than you might think. But you still want a lawyer who’s qualified, experienced, and will fight for you in court — if it comes to that. So how can you determine the best lawyer for your case? It comes down to two important things: board certification and trial experience. If an attorney is board-certified, it means that they’ve passed an exam, taken a certain number of cases to cou...