Exposed: The 5 Dirty Secrets Trucking Companies and Their Insurers Use to Cheat Accident Victims—Are You Falling for Them?
03/12/25 • 17 min
Episode Summary
In this episode of Road to Recovery, Sagi Shaked, a top trial lawyer specializing in trucking accidents, reveals the five "Dirty Secrets" trucking companies and their insurers use to cheat accident victims. He explains common tactics used to avoid responsibility, such as settling cases quickly for low amounts, withholding crucial evidence, and manipulating logbooks and insurance policies. Sagi offers advice for victims, including the importance of hiring experienced legal representation and preserving evidence. He also outlines common mistakes victims make and shares how trucking companies use experts and surveillance to shift blame. Sagi stresses the importance of getting proper medical treatment and working with a knowledgeable attorney to ensure fair compensation.
Timestamps:
[00:30-01:41] Trick 1: Settling cases quickly to minimize compensation.
[01:41-02:35] Trick 2: Withholding full insurance policy disclosure.
[02:35-03:29] Trick 3: Hiding or manipulating evidence, such as logbooks.
[03:29-04:18] Trick 4: Stringing along lawyers and delaying case resolution.
[04:18-04:59] Trick 5: Destroying or failing to preserve evidence like personnel files and logbooks.
[05:07-06:04] Role of trucking insurance adjusters in minimizing victim compensation.
[06:04-07:41] The importance of black box data, telematics, and logbook data in trucking cases.
[09:04-10:45] Common mistakes victims make, such as settling on their own and failing to preserve evidence.
[11:26-13:27] Key federal and state regulations trucking companies must follow and how violations can strengthen a case.
[13:33-15:33] How trucking companies shift blame onto victims and tactics for countering them.
[15:39-16:46] What victims should do immediately after a truck accident to protect their rights.
About The Show
Road to Recovery is a podcast focused on providing advocacy and insights for victims of trucking accidents. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist, the show features expert Sagi Shaked, founder of Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers. With extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases, Sagi offers valuable advice and practical tips to help listeners navigate the often complicated legal landscape following a trucking accident. Each episode dives into critical issues such as the tactics used by trucking companies and insurers to minimize compensation, the importance of preserving evidence, and the steps victims should take to ensure they receive fair treatment and compensation. Through candid discussions, Sagi and Kevin aim to empower accident victims with the knowledge needed to protect their rights.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Road to Recovery, Sagi Shaked, a top trial lawyer specializing in trucking accidents, reveals the five "Dirty Secrets" trucking companies and their insurers use to cheat accident victims. He explains common tactics used to avoid responsibility, such as settling cases quickly for low amounts, withholding crucial evidence, and manipulating logbooks and insurance policies. Sagi offers advice for victims, including the importance of hiring experienced legal representation and preserving evidence. He also outlines common mistakes victims make and shares how trucking companies use experts and surveillance to shift blame. Sagi stresses the importance of getting proper medical treatment and working with a knowledgeable attorney to ensure fair compensation.
Timestamps:
[00:30-01:41] Trick 1: Settling cases quickly to minimize compensation.
[01:41-02:35] Trick 2: Withholding full insurance policy disclosure.
[02:35-03:29] Trick 3: Hiding or manipulating evidence, such as logbooks.
[03:29-04:18] Trick 4: Stringing along lawyers and delaying case resolution.
[04:18-04:59] Trick 5: Destroying or failing to preserve evidence like personnel files and logbooks.
[05:07-06:04] Role of trucking insurance adjusters in minimizing victim compensation.
[06:04-07:41] The importance of black box data, telematics, and logbook data in trucking cases.
[09:04-10:45] Common mistakes victims make, such as settling on their own and failing to preserve evidence.
[11:26-13:27] Key federal and state regulations trucking companies must follow and how violations can strengthen a case.
[13:33-15:33] How trucking companies shift blame onto victims and tactics for countering them.
[15:39-16:46] What victims should do immediately after a truck accident to protect their rights.
About The Show
Road to Recovery is a podcast focused on providing advocacy and insights for victims of trucking accidents. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist, the show features expert Sagi Shaked, founder of Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers. With extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases, Sagi offers valuable advice and practical tips to help listeners navigate the often complicated legal landscape following a trucking accident. Each episode dives into critical issues such as the tactics used by trucking companies and insurers to minimize compensation, the importance of preserving evidence, and the steps victims should take to ensure they receive fair treatment and compensation. Through candid discussions, Sagi and Kevin aim to empower accident victims with the knowledge needed to protect their rights.
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