Recent $15.4M Verdict in Major Trucking Case

NATIONWIDE PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

How to Uncover Hidden Liability in Tough Injury Cases

What does it take to find the real truth in a high-stakes injury case?

In this episode of The Effective Lawyer Podcast, Jack Zinda and Partner Cole Gumm walk through their real-life trial strategies—from confronting corporate negligence to handling disfiguring dog bites and trucking cases involving drug use. They share how expert witnesses, tactical depositions, and deep client trust can uncover hidden liability in tough injury cases that others miss.

Topics Covered:

Tactics for uncovering apartment complex liability in a dog bite case
The power of expert witnesses in trucking and pediatric burn injuries
How to prepare for trial 90+ days out
Tips for mentoring new attorneys and building client trust
Mental health and work-life balance as a litigator

Listen to learn how small details can lead to big wins.

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