Legal Beagle- Personal Injury Law Podcast

Jonathan talks about the three (3) tenets of Negretti & Associates.     1.  No-pressure   2.  Honest evaluations   3.  Giving back   Listen now to get the true meaning behind these words.

Jonathan kicks off 2021 with Rob Tremp as his first guest of the year.  Rob Tremp is a certified life care planning expert.  Often hired by both the plaintiff and defense in personal injury cases, life care planning experts can be instrumental in substantiating future care needs.  Listen to Rob distinguish between a life care planning expert, a vocational rehabilitation expert and an economist.

This week Jonathan interviews recent law school graduates, and more importantly, recent bar passer Twyla Haggerty.  Here's what makes Twyla's story so unique:  she took the bar exam COMPLETELY ONLINE!  Not only was it unprecedented, but it posed its own interesting set of challenges.  Listen to hear more about Twyla's experience.

This week Jonathan talks about the Negretti & Associates pledge to the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.  Jonathan made a promise to ASU back when he was admitted as a transfer student to give back once he was in a position to do so.  Working together with ASU, Negretti & Associates have created the "Negretti Law Leadership Scholarship" for law students.  This scholarship was hand crafted and creates opportunities for people just like Jonathan.  Jonathan shares the long journey from his undergrad to the recent endowment.

Erling Andersen, founder and CEO of Advokatguiden (The Lawyer Guide) built and sold a social network for $12M at the age of 25.  He was then assessed a tax penalty by the Norwegian government for the sale of his company.  What did Erling do?  He went to law school for 2.5 years so that he could represent himself against the Norwegian government.  After winning his case, Erling launched The Lawyer Guide and plans to roll it out globally.  Erling visits with Jonathan about his newest venture, what he sees changing the legal profession and what cab drivers and lawyers have in common. To reach Erling, you can email him at:  erling@omegamedia.no or at support@advokatguiden.no

Listen to this week's podcast to hear about brain injuries from attorney Michael Kaplen.  Michael has dedicated his life to helping survivors of brain injuries.  Michael dispels some common myths about brain injuries and tell people what to be aware of when dealing with a brain injury.  Michael's website is:  https://brainlaw.com.  Michael has produced a terrific video explaining what living with a brain injury often feels like.  You can watch that video here:  https://youtu.be/nS0F_k4GT9Y

This week, Jonathan interviews Mark Breyer, one half of the Husband and Wife Law Team.  Mark talks candidly about working with his wife and why he never wanted to be on TV in the first place.  Mark is raw, honest and incredibly insightful about his work in injury law.

Learn cool (or maybe not that cool) legal concepts.  This short 10-minute podcast will teach you about the concept of Res Ipsa Loquitur, which is Latin for "the thing speaks for itself."

In this week's episode, Jonathan calls out ClaimTECH and the insurance industry about the absurd practice of trying to pre-negotiate medical bills without the injured parties knowledge or consent.  Essentially, this a scheme to cheat injured victims out of their full measure of damages.  

This week, Jonathan interview Arizona Association for Justice -President Jon O'Steen.  Jon discusses the future of personal injury law and what concerns him the most.  Jon also predicts the ASU football team's season and calls out their rival from down south.

In this week's episode Jonathan interviews attorney Jason Lazarus.  Jason started a company called Synergy Settlement Services to help trial lawyers with issues that arise at settlement such as lien resolution, Medicare compliance, public benefit preservation, and settlement planning techniques.  Jason has most recently authored the book The Art of Settlement.  Listen to find out why Jason wrote this book and what you should be aware of at the time of settlement.

In this week's episode, Jonathan discusses how you value a personal injury claim and why those calculators you find on Google are wrong.

What do Tinder, Peloton and Pinterest have in common?  They are all forms of social media.  Meaning, they can all become part of your personal injury case.  Listen to this week's podcast to find out why.

Jonathan talks about the life of the Notorious RBG and plays a little Notorious B.I.G. in her honor.

In this podcast, Jonathan responds to the following questions: · How is fault determined in an electric scooter accident? · What are the pitfalls of pursuing an electric scooter accident case? What should attorneys avoid? · What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your experience with scooter claims? Do these claims require a certain skillset or mentality for lawyers? · How do you decipher the byzantine terms of service agreements? Do the agreements have anything in common? Do they have fatal flaws? · Does the “clickwrap” (or “click to accept”) nature of TOS agreements place unreasonable burdens of proof on riders? (This is Grant’s pseudo-lawyer question!) Can these be challenged in court? · How do different types of insurance provide sources of recovery to riders and drivers alike?

In this week's episode Jonathan talks about different insurance coverages, what they mean and what you should carry.  HINT:  The minimum limits are not enough.

In this week's episode, Attorney Dylan Mcgurk talks about the cold feet phenomenon.  The cold feet phenomenon occurs in almost every case.  When the cold feet phenomenon rares its ugly head, people get nervous, scared and anxious.    This makes people want to run the other direction and stop the lawsuit altogether.  Listen to Dylan's advice on what to do when this occurs.  

In this week's episode Jonathan interviews board certified trucking attorney David Craig.  David has handled trucking cases for over three decades.  David has most recently authored the book Semitruck Wreck.  David's book is an insightful look at the catastrophe that trucking wrecks leave behind.  Listen to find out why David wrote this book and what inspired its orgins.

In this week's episode, Jonathan interviews employment law attorney Jessica Miller.  Jessica gives her thoughts on whether an employer could be responsible if they ask you to return to work and you get COVID-19.  Jessica also talks about an employers responsibility to ensure a safe work environment, even if that environment is your house.  

Jonathan sets up next week's podcast in this short 3 minute episode.

In this week's episode, Jonathan talks about a recent arbitration that was done entirely virtually.  Jonathan loved the experience and is hopeful that it is a sign of changes that may be on the horizon for the legal profession.

Jonathan interview the newest attorney at N&A...however, she isn't the newest employee.  Carissa started with the firm back in 2015 as a Law Clerk.  She was promoted to Case Manager in 2017 and then most recently took the Arizona Bar Exam to become a practicing attorney with N&A.  To say Carissa is resilient is an understatement.  Listen as Carissa explains her journey from the East Coast out to the West Coast and then back again to the East Coast.

In this week's episode, Jonathan discusses the new minimum insurance limits that just went into effect on July 1, 2020.  The new limits for automobile insurance are $25,000/$50,000/$15,000.  

Jonathan interviews Admin CJ Johnson to talk about the horrific crash that she was in back in 2011.  Both of CJ's legs were destroyed and she wasn't sure if she was ever going to walk again, let alone compete in fitness competitions.  CJ explains how fortunate she was to have a legal team by her side to make sure that she was taken care of.  

This week, Jonathan talk about how to find balance in your life and take care of your own well-being.  Although not a trained professional in mental health, Jonathan works in a profession riddled with depression, anxiety and substance abuse.  Listen to Jonathan's advice on the little things that you can do to create more peace and happiness in your own life.

Jonathan talks about restoring your right to vote and offers to file your application for free! 

Jonathan goes to a local coffee shop to interview Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist Matt Fendon.  Matt runs the Matt Fendon Law Group and has been around workers' compensation law for almost three decades.  This interview is not only educational, but it's also incredible entertaining.

Jonathan shares 5 tips on how to make your firm completely remote.  From hiring the right people to focusing on the client experience, a virtual environment can be more productive, less costly and more enjoyable for the client.  

In this week's episode, Jonathan is joined by Patrick J. McGroder III (Pat Sr.) and Patrick J. McGroder IV (Pat Jr.) to talk about plaintiff's injury work, how valuing a case is not as hard as you might think and what book every PI attorney should read.  This hour long special is a truly an incredible listen for all aspiring trial attorneys.  

Why are these podcasts so looong?  Just kidding.  The real question is:  why do lawsuits take so long?  

Disneyland is often referred to as the "happiest place on earth."  Is Disneyland trying to become the "safest place on earth?"  Listen to this week's segment on customer service to find out.

It's a baby boy!  No, that's his name "Baby Boy."  Also, hear a WWII vet in the U.K. that set out to raise $1200 for charity and ended up raising over $39 million!!

Jonathan is joined by co-host Kaivan Mangouri to talk about Ben & Jerry's ice cream, Red Bull and the UFC.

Do you have to go back into the office if your employer says no more working from home?  The short answer is "yes."  Listen to hear Jonathan and Kaivan discuss things that you might be able to do to persuade your employer to let you keep working from home.

A bar in Tempe, Arizona re-opens to a flurry of patrons. Many people in the community weren't happy.  But, it begs the question, how do you balance re-opening in a post-COVID-19 era?  Listen to hear Kaivan's thoughts.

Elon Musk named his new baby after: A) An Elf B) An Airplane C) An unknown variable D) All of the above Listen to find out.

Jonathan is joined by co-host Kaivan Mangouri to talk about Air Jordan's, Bar fights and your identity.  

Jonathan and Kaivan talk about the difference between litigation and trials.

Have you ever been angry when you called customer service?  You know you have.  Listen to how Kaivan suggest a way to handle that situation.  

Do you know who holds the highest score in the world on Donkey Kong?  Apparently the court will decide.  Listen to find out more.

Jonathan invites co-host/alter ego J.T. onto the show.  This is either super entertaining or the worst idea Jonathan has ever had.

Jonathan and J.T. talk about whether employers can be responsible if you get sick with the Coronavirus when you return to work.

Listen to the great thing that Cox Communications is doing to rally us all together during this tough time.  

Have you heard about the ALL IN CHALLENGE?  Listen to J.T.'s favorite auction item in this charitable initiative that is looking to feed America.

Jonathan and co-host Dylan McGurk talk about current events in the news.  Tiger Woods gets sued, Allstate gives back money and some doctors in California try to capitalize on the testing for COVID-19.

Do people that are exonerated have a right to sue the state for the time they spent in prison?  Jonathan and Dylan tackle this question in this week's chapter of "ask me anything."

McDonald's steps up and offers "thank you meals" to all of our front line workers.  Listen to what Mickey D's is doing in this chapter of the Legal Beagle Podcast.

Keeping up with the Kardashians.  Here about Kim K.'s quest to become an attorney and why Dylan is not happy...at first.  He comes around.  

Back and Jonathan run the final race of the World Marathon Challenge.  Spoiler Alert:  they both completed the World Marathon Challenge.  However, what they will take away from the experience might surprise you.

Beck and Jonathan compete in the penultimate race of the World Marathon Challenge.  It was hot and humid in Brazil.  Jonathan falls apart whereas Beck finds a second gear.  

Jonathan and Beck run on a F1 Racetrack in Madrid.  Jonathan's wife shows up to support him.  Jonathan has a meltdown at the end of the race.

Beck faces adversity in Dubai when she is told late in the race that she is actually a lap behind where she thought she was.  

Australia is Beck's home country.  Jonathan set his PR (personal record) during this marathon.  They were both happy to be anywhere other than Antarctica at this point.

Beck and Jonathan head to Novo, Antarctica.  It was cold, it was windy, and they had to take Russian cargo plane to get there.

Jonathan and fellow competitor Beck Mitchell (from Melbourne, Australia) chat about the 2020 World Marathon Challenge in this 7 part miniseries. Race Number 1:  Cape Town, South Africa.

Listen to Jonathan and co-host Kaivan Mangouri talk about Walmart being sued by the family of a worked supposedly killed by the coronavirus, how a church pastor held church services despite a no public gathering mandate and how kombucha has alcohol in it, even though the label may say differently.  All of that and more in this week's episode.

Listen to Jonathan and co-host Kaivan Mangouri talk about how the Coronavirus has impacted NFL contracts, caused jails across the country to release inmates, and a gym that is still charging their members, despite being closed.  All of that and more in this week's episode.

Have you ever wondered if mailing yourself a letter counts as a copyright?  More commonly known as a  "poor man's copyright,"  listen to Jonathan and his guest co-host Matt Fuchs talk it on this week's podcast.   

Welcome to the new and improved Legal Beagle podcast.  We have stepped up our podcast game to deliver a better product to our listeners.  We have identified specific categories of content that we will talk about each week, and we have lifted the time limit that we have previously imposed to allow for a more in depth discussion on some of the topics covered.  We hope that you enjoy this podcast and we remind you not to take it too seriously, because we certainly don't.

Jonathan Negretti talks about the Coronvirus and encourages everyone to do their part in stopping the spread of this highly contagious disease.  

Listen to the staff at Negretti & Associates talk about what it's like to work in a virtual firm.  

Jonathan welcomes you to 2020 and talks about why he is going to attempt to run around the world starting February 1st.  7 marathons in 7 days on all 7 continents.  Go to heathersmission,org to learn more.

This week, Jonathan turns the mic over to Patrick McGroder IV to talk about the interplay between criminal acts and personal injury cases.  

This week Jonathan talks about Tesla's new "Smart Summon" technology.  If you haven't seen it, you need to go watch a few videos online.  In the meantime, enjoy Jonathan's perspective on this developing story.

This week Jonathan talks about a latin term:  respondeat superior.  Respondeat Superior is the legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the acts of their employees under the theory of vicarious liability.  However, the analysis can become complicated.  Listen to learn more.

This week Jonathan discusses a few new laws that went into effect in AZ.   Some of those laws are about the rights and duties of those who ride electric scooters.  The problem is that these new duties conflict with the way these scooters were designed to be ridden.  Listen as Jonathan help familiarize you with these new laws.

This week Jonathan chats with Matt Fuchs (non-attorney) about valuing losses.  Listen as Matt struggles to place a value on the tough questions that Jonathan asks.  These are the sorts of questions we have to answer every day for our clients.  

This week, Jonathan interviews Clayton Trovillion. Clayton is thinking about going to law school. Jonathan and Clayton discuss studying for the LSAT and what Jonathan's journey looked like. 

This week Jonathan discusses taking out a legal loan on your personal injury case.

Jonathan interviews Francis Ma aka The Bang aka Bruce McFancy aka Eddie Shoebang.  The Bang is credited with being the reason Jonathan started this podcast.  PLEASE NOTE:  There are some audio blackouts during this podcast.  I couldn't figure out how to edit them out.  Enjoy! 

Jonathan talks about the new Negretti & Associates Personal Injury Scholarship that the firm just launched.  To read more about it, click on the link.  https://negrettilaw.com/scholarship/

What happens when someone says bad about you and it isn't true?  Jonathan talks about defamation and when it can become actionable.

Jonathan interviews Attorney John Ager to get a more in depth understanding of medical malpractice claims.

As people travel for summer vacation, it's important to understand what happens if you are in an accident in another state.  Jonathan shares some insight to what you should be thinking about.

Jonathan talks about common summer time accidents and injuries that can be avoided by simply paying attention.

Jonathan interviews former client Laurie W. about her accidents and having an attorney help resolve her claims.  The best quote from the interview comes at the end when Laurie says "they (people) think that because they have insurance they will be taken care of."  

Jonathan discusses left hand turn accidents and what the law says about making left hand turns.  The statute governing this in Arizona is A.R.S. 28-772.  If you have any questions, just let us know! 

Listen to Jonathan discuss what he learned at the conference he recently attended in Chicago.  

Jonathan Negretti talks about social media and shares a real example of how it hurt one client's case.  

Litigation Attorney Dylan McGurk discusses different types of insurance coverages and what they mean.  

One of our attorneys, Kaivan Mangouri, says that our job isn't just to negotiate with insurance companies, our job is also to negotiate reductions at the resolution of your case.  Listen to this week's episode to better understand what we mean by "reductions."

Jonathan Negretti talks about why they have adopted the mantra "make it simple for our clients."  Through the use of technology and good old fashion teamwork, Jonathan thinks the process can be simplified to benefit those that are injured.

Lead litigation attorney Dylan McGurk answers questions about discovery, depositions and the admissibility of evidence in a practical easy to understand way.  

Listen to Kristen Booker from Stridewell Medical Clinic discuss the importance of a proper medical evaluation and the best course of treatment to pursue after an accident.   (pardon the background noise, we do these live without editing and sometimes a helicopter flies overhead).

Firm Manager Aaray Herman discusses the charitable arm of Negretti & Associates and how she ran a full marathon for great cause.

Jonathan talks about what insurance applies if you are a passenger in an Uber that gets in an accident or you are hit by an Uber driver.

Jonathan starts off the year talking about how to pursue a loss in value to your vehicle after its been in an accident.

Jonathan interviews a Matt Fuchs (a millennial) to find out if participation trophies are the catalyst to the millennial way of life. WARNING: the start of this podcast was unplanned, but very millennial of us.

Firm manager Aaray Herman just went to NY to meet up with Google and learn about new technologies that are coming our way. Listen to Aaray talk about the new interactive assistant that Google is working on.

Attorney Jonathan Negretti talks about slip and fall cases and explains what you need to prove in order to hold a business responsible for your injuries.

Jonathan explains what a medical lien is and how it impacts your case.

Why is it so hard to get an attorney to take your medical malpractice claim? Jonathan explains why.

Meet Dylan McGurk. Dylan is the new litigation attorney for N&A. Listen to Dylan talk about the ins and outs of litigation and why he was crazy enough to join our firm.

Jonathan talks about why marketing for a personal injury practice is important and reveals the new tagline for Negretti & Associates.

It makes sense that we would talk about dog bites on a podcast called Legal Beagle. Attorney Jonathan Negretti talks a bit about what to be aware of if you are bit by a dog.

Legal Beagle interviews Donn Coolidge of Coolidge Injury Law. Donn tells you a bit about how he got his start and why you should always hire an attorney. Actually, not always. Listen to find out more. http://www.coolidgeinjurylaw.com

Learn a little about our Firm Manager Aaray Herman. Aaray also chairs the non-profit initiative at N&A is excited to share some details about it.

The very first episode of Legal Beagle!