Ask Andy My Client’s Why Or Motivation

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

This podcast addresses my clients’ “why” or motivation. My clients were injured in a car accident that was not their fault and yet they get mistreated at every step of the way by the insurance company for the other side. This motivates them and me to pursue their case and get full value. All the client really wants is to be put back in the place or situation they were in before the car accident happened. This is their why.

Ask Andy Comparative Negligence

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

In this podcast Ask Andy addresses comparative negligence. This concept appears when you are somewhat at fault for the injury you suffered. In Pennsylvania, you can recover if you were less than 50 percent at fault. I discuss comparative negligence case examples and discuss assumption of the risk which is a related concept.

Ask Andy The Statute Of Limitations

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

In Pennsylvania, you have two years to file suit on your personal injury claim. If you fail to file in two years, you can never bring a case. There are exceptions such as the date of discovery or age of majority, but generally we want to be filing cases well ahead of the period running. There is also the state tort claims statute that governs suits against cities and has its own shorter time limit.

Ask Andy Sunoco Pipelines And Nuisance

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

When not done properly pipeline drilling can cause sinkholes and property damage. These are consider nuisances under the law. This podcast talks about what a nuisance is and gives examples of a recent nuisance, what that nuisance lawsuit would look like, and how an easement would affect your claims.

Ask Andy Boy Scout Sexual Abuse

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

There are recent news reports of the Boy Scouts of New Jersey keeping perversion files of sexually abusive Boy Scout leaders. This podcast addresses legal issues pertaining to Boy Scout sexual abuse cases. First, there is the issue of the statute of limitations. Second, there is the issue of how to get to the deep pocket of the national organization. Third, there is the issue of intentional tort and insurance coverage.

Ask Andy Healthcare Liens

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

This podcast discusses healthcare liens and how they affect your car accident settlement. I go through an example of typical settlements and payouts to clients. I also address the legal basis for the lien and why and how they are enforced.

Ask Andy Insurance Companies And Underinsured

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

In the personal injury lawyer podcast, I discuss how insurance companies take advantage of their customers and how underinsured motorist insurance fits into that. Also, the podcast addresses arbitration high / low negotiation technique.

Ask Andy Personal Injury Settlement

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

In this podcast, I discuss how contingency fee cases work, how personal injury lawyers are paid, what costs and expenses there are and how they affect or reduce the money in your pocket. I also discuss the risk a lawyer takes in personal injury cases.

Ask Andy Three Things To Do If You Were Just In A Car Accident

Andrew NeuwirthAsk Andy Podcast

This podcast addresses the first steps you should take if you are in a car accident. For example, call the police, photo both cars, photo where the cars came to rest after the crash, call your insurance company, find the location of your car at the towing company, call your lawyer.