Personal Injury Law Uncovered w. Liam Perry

About Personal Injury Law Uncovered w. Liam Perry

Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry is a Southern California personal injury podcast hosted by Liam Perry, principal attorney at Perry Personal Injury Lawyers. Each episode walks through one real Southern California accident, covering car accidents, truck wrecks, rideshare crashes, and slip and fall claims, and the California rules that decide them, including comparative fault. The show covers San Diego and Southern California, including Encinitas, Oceanside, and Victorville, and the wrecks that happen on the 5. Liam Perry spent his early career as an insurance defense litigator before representing injured people, and he explains exactly how carriers evaluate and undervalue claims from the inside. New episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, and the firm offers free consultations at perrypi.com or (760) 633-2233. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed California personal injury attorney about your specific situation.

Publisher

Liam Perry

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Aug 2026

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Who Is at Fault in a Bicycle Accident in San Diego, CA?

   A cyclist in California has the same right to the road as a car, and riding without a helmet or skipping a hand signal usually adds only a small share of fault to the rider. Liam Perry, a former insurance-defense litigator and founder of Perry Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego, walks McCartney through the bike crashes he sees most, how bike lanes and sharrows work, and how fault changes when the person hit is on foot. Key questions answered in this episode: What is a vulnerable road user? Is a cyclist at fault for not wearing a helmet? Who is at fault when a driver turns left into a cyclist? How much room does a driver have to give a cyclist in California? Is a pedestrian automatically at fault for jaywalking? What is the biggest mistake cyclists make after a crash? Topics covered: vulnerable road users, bicycles treated as vehicles, cyclist right of way, comparative fault, California's three-foot passing rule, dooring, right-turn and left-turn bike crashes, blind spots, bike lanes and sharrow lanes, pedestrian right of way, jaywalking, crowded crosswalks, parking lot collisions, school zones and school bus stops, witness statements, and documenting the crash scene. Notable from the episode: Liam Perry on helmets and hand signals: "A lot of people think, well I was on a bike and I wasn't wearing a helmet or I didn't signal, therefore I'm at fault. And that's actually not the case." Liam Perry on passing too close: "If an accident were to happen, they would be almost a one hundred percent at fault, regardless of what the cyclist is doing, because they're in direct violation of a statute." Liam Perry on witness statements: "Bicycles unfortunately don't have electronic data recorders. They don't have black boxes that tell us what was happening." Liam Perry on jaywalking: "Just because someone was outside the crosswalk doesn't mean they're necessarily at fault or 100% at fault." About the guest: Liam Perry spent years on the insurance-defense side before switching to representing injured people. Free consultation: perrypi.com Phone: (760) 633-2233 Office: 614 Fifth Ave, Suite H1, San Diego, CA 92101 Recorded: September 2026 #BicycleAccident #SanDiegoBikeAccident #VulnerableRoadUser #ThreeFootPassingLaw #PedestrianRightOfWay #CaliforniaComparativeFault Recorded September 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry 00:00:39 What Does It Mean to Be a Vulnerable Road User? 00:01:25 Is a Cyclist at Fault for Not Wearing a Helmet or Signaling? 00:02:53 Who Is at Fault in a Dooring Accident With a Cyclist? 00:03:28 Who Is at Fault in a Right Hook Bike Accident? 00:04:21 Who Is at Fault When a Car Turns Left Into a Cyclist? 00:05:35 What Is a Sharrow Lane, and Can a Cyclist Use the Whole Lane? 00:07:14 Why Do Pedestrians Get More Leeway on Fault Than Cyclists? 00:07:56 Is a Pedestrian Automatically at Fault for Jaywalking in California? 00:09:37 Who Is at Fault in a Parking Lot or School Zone Pedestrian Accident? 00:12:06 What Is the Biggest Mistake People Make After Getting Hit on a Bike?

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   What Is a Car Accident Settlement Worth in San Diego?

   There is no average car accident settlement: what a case is worth turns on the injuries, how consistently they are documented, and the at-fault driver's policy limits. Liam Perry, a former insurance-defense litigator and founder of Perry Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego, walks McCartney through how damages are valued and how a brain injury case is built on documentation. Key questions answered in this episode: Is there an average car accident settlement? Do insurance adjusters still multiply medical bills by three? What happens if you wait months to see a doctor after a crash? Can you recover if you already had a back injury? When can a lawyer tell you what your case is worth? Can a brain injury be missed on a CT scan? When should you switch personal injury lawyers? Topics covered: economic damages, non-economic damages, the meds-times-three multiplier, medical documentation, treatment gaps, pre-existing and asymptomatic injuries, prior concussions, whiplash and low back injuries, California's 30,000/60,000 minimum policy limits, disputed liability, traumatic brain injury, CT, MRI and advanced brain imaging, neurologist diagnosis, policy limits demands, and cognitive, visual and vocational rehab. Notable from the episode: Liam Perry on average settlements: "When we're talking about averages, every figure's blending these small cases with these catastrophic crashes." Liam Perry on early case valuations: "Anyone that tells you that, you should probably run. They don't know how to properly value a claim if they're giving you ballpark numbers straight off the bat." Liam Perry on brain injuries: "They're not realizing that they may actually have a head injury, even though their CT scan came back fine." Perry Personal Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis and only gets paid if they recover compensation for you. Free consultation: perrypi.com Phone: (760) 633-2233 Office: 614 Fifth Ave, Suite H1, San Diego, CA 92101 #CarAccidentSettlement #SanDiegoCarAccident #NonEconomicDamages #TreatmentGap #PolicyLimits #TraumaticBrainInjury Recorded August 2026. This episode provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current when you view or listen and may not apply to your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, please consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Car Accident Settlements in San Diego With Liam Perry 00:01:04 Is There an Average Car Accident Settlement Amount? 00:01:58 What Do Economic and Non-Economic Damages Cover? 00:03:48 Do Adjusters Still Use the Meds Times Three Multiplier Method? 00:05:25 How Does Delayed Medical Treatment Hurt Your Claim? 00:08:20 Can You Recover With a Pre-Existing Injury or Prior Concussion? 00:09:49 Are Whiplash and Low Back Injuries the Most Common After a Crash? 00:10:43 What if the At-Fault Driver Only Carries CA's Minimum Policy Limits? 00:12:22 How Do You Fight Disputed Liability When the Insurer Blames You? 00:12:53 When Can a Lawyer Estimate What Your Car Accident Case Is Worth? 00:14:02 Can a CT Scan Miss a Traumatic Brain Injury? 00:16:37 What Happens When an Insurer Refuses a Policy Limits Demand? 00:17:37 Why Report Head Injury Symptoms Even After a Normal Scan? 00:18:59 Why Do Insurers Make Early Settlement Offers to Pay Your Bills? 00:19:57 When Should You Change Personal Injury Attorneys?

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury With a Clean MRI | San Diego

   A traumatic brain injury can be proven even when the CT, MRI, DTI, and functional MRI all come back clean, as long as the symptoms are documented early and consistently over time. Liam Perry, a former insurance-defense litigator and founder of Perry Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego, walks McCartney through what a TBI is, how to prove it, what it is worth, and how insurers fight it. Questions answered in this episode: Is a concussion a traumatic brain injury? What accidents most often cause a TBI? Can you prove a brain injury if the MRI comes back clean? How do you prove a crash caused a brain injury? What is a life care plan in a TBI case? How long does a brain injury case take? When should you contact a lawyer after a brain injury? Topics covered: Coup-contrecoup injuries, Glasgow Coma Scale, diffuse axonal injury, subdural hematomas, post-concussion syndrome, CTE, DTI and functional MRI, San Diego trauma center network, neuropsychological testing, maximum medical improvement (MMI), proximate cause, loss of earning capacity, life care plans, policy limits, comparative fault, defense medical exams (DMEs), nurse observers, eggshell skull doctrine, six-month government claim deadline, and San Diego Superior Court procedures. Notable from the episode: Liam Perry on permanent symptoms: "Brain injuries can't be fixed with surgery. They can only be fixed with rest, and symptoms that remain ongoing for years are likely going to be permanent." Liam Perry on neuropsych testing: "Defense loves neuropsychs because they can use them to try to say that you're normal." Liam Perry on defense medical exams: "These are not independent, and the clients need to know they're not independent going in." Perry Personal Injury Lawyers works on contingency and does not get paid unless it recovers. Free consultation: perrypi.com Phone: (760) 633-2233 Office: 614 Fifth Ave, Suite H1, San Diego, CA 92101 Recorded: August 2026 #TraumaticBrainInjury #SanDiegoBrainInjury #PostConcussionSyndrome #LifeCarePlan #EggshellSkull #IndependentMedicalExam Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current when you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry 00:00:59 What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Why a Concussion Counts as a TBI 00:02:55 What Accidents Most Often Cause a TBI in San Diego? 00:04:52 How Is Brain Injury Severity Graded? The Glasgow Coma Scale 00:07:01 How Does a TBI Change Daily Life? Post-Concussion Syndrome 00:10:09 How Does CTE or Future Cognitive Decline Affect a TBI Claim? 00:13:20 What If a San Diego ER Scan Is Clean? Documenting a Brain Injury 00:16:09 Can You Prove a San Diego TBI If the MRI and DTI Come Back Clean? 00:18:45 Why Does the Defense Use Neuropsychological Testing in a San Diego TBI Case? 00:20:05 What Role Does a Neurologist Play in a San Diego TBI Claim? 00:21:54 How Do You Prove a San Diego Crash Caused Your TBI? Proximate Cause 00:24:44 What Are Economic and Non-Economic Damages in a San Diego TBI Case? 00:27:45 How Is Loss of Earning Capacity Valued After a San Diego TBI? 00:28:48 How Do You Value the Emotional and Cognitive Losses From a TBI? 00:30:12 What Is a Life Care Plan in a TBI Case, and When Is It Built? 00:31:56 Why Does a San Diego Brain Injury Case Take at Least Two Years? 00:33:23 How Does Comparative Fault Shrink a San Diego Brain Injury Payout? 00:35:48 How Do Insurers Fight TBI Claims? Treatment Gaps and Clean Scans 00:38:12 How Should You Handle an Independent Medical Exam in San Diego? 00:41:05 Can a Prior Concussion Hurt Your TBI Claim? The Eggshell Skull Doctrine 00:43:46 When Should You Call a Lawyer After a Brain Injury in San Diego?

4. 

   28 Sept 2026

   How Do Personal Injury Cases Work in San Diego, CA? 9 Case Types Explained

   There is no sticker price on a San Diego car accident case: its value turns on the crash, the injuries, and how well they are documented. Liam Perry of Perry Personal Injury Lawyers joins McCartney for a rapid roundup of nine California case types, from car and truck crashes to brain injury, slip and fall, and wrongful death. Key questions covered in this episode: What is a San Diego car accident settlement worth? How much is a back or neck injury worth after a California crash? Why is a truck crash case different from a car accident case? Is a pedestrian always in the right when a car hits them? How long do you have to file a slip-and-fall claim in California? Who can file a wrongful death claim in California? Key topics discussed include the Howell rule, economic vs. non-economic damages, multi-levelwhenion, DTI scans, TBI causation, freight broker liability, ECM black box data, preservation letters, lane splitting rules, comparative negligence, UM/UIM coverage, MedPay, the Bayshore Bikeway, rideshare insurance periods, premises liability, the six-month government claim deadline, sweep logs, intestacy laws, and loss of companionship. Key takeaways and quotes: Liam Perry on motorcycle helmet claims: "Actually in California, riding without a helmet does not wreck your claim." Liam Perry on comparative negligence: "Even if you're found 70% at fault, you can recover 30% of a potential verdict." Liam Perry on slip and fall video: "If you're out past 30 days, you can almost guarantee yourself that footage is gone." About the guest: Liam Perry is a former insurance-defense litigator who now represents injured victims. Free consultation: perrypi.com Phone: (760) 633-2233 Office: 614 Fifth Ave, Suite H1, San Diego, CA 92101 Recorded: August 2026 #SanDiegoPersonalInjury #CarAccidentSettlement #TraumaticBrainInjury #TruckAccident #ComparativeNegligence #WrongfulDeathCalifornia Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current when you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry 00:00:40 What Is a San Diego Car Accident Settlement Worth? The Howell Rule 00:02:00 How Much Is a Back or Neck Injury Worth After a San Diego Crash? 00:03:10 Why Go to the ER After a San Diego Car Crash? Medical Documentation 00:06:30 Why Is a TBI So Hard to Prove? The Invisible Injury Problem 00:07:30 Why Doesn't a Brain Injury Show Up on an MRI? DTI Scans 00:09:00 Can You Get a TBI Without Hitting Your Head? Proving Causation 00:10:40 Can a TBI Claim Succeed When Scans Look Normal? Neurologist Testing 00:12:00 Why Is a San Diego Truck Crash Case Nothing Like a Car Accident? 00:13:10 Who Is Liable in a San Diego Truck Crash? Carriers and Freight Brokers 00:14:30 Why Send a Preservation Letter After a Truck Crash? ECM Black Box Data 00:15:20 Does Riding Without a Helmet Wreck a San Diego Motorcycle Claim? 00:18:50 Whose Insurance Pays When a San Diego Cyclist Is Hit? UM/UIM Coverage 00:20:30 When Is Road Design to Blame for a San Diego Bike Crash? 00:21:30 Is a Pedestrian Always in the Right When Hit by a Car in San Diego? 00:22:10 Can You Still Recover If You're 70% at Fault? Comparative Negligence 00:23:20 Who Pays After an Uber or Lyft Crash in San Diego? Rideshare Periods 00:25:50 How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in San Diego? 00:27:10 How Do You Prove Premises Liability? Sweep Logs and Store Video 00:29:30 Should You Hire a Lawyer Before You Know How Badly You're Hurt? 00:30:30 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in San Diego? Intestacy Rules 00:31:30 What Does a Wrongful Death Claim Cover? Loss of Companionship 00:33:00 What Should You Ask a San Diego Injury Lawyer Before Hiring?

5. 

   31 Aug 2026

   The Story Behind Liam Perry, a California-Based Lawyer

   What an insurance company offers on an injury claim is set by an internal program that prices the medical bills, not by what the injury took from you. Liam Perry, founder of Perry Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego, spent about six years representing insurance companies before switching sides, and he walks McCartney through how carriers value, undervalue, and fight injury claims. Questions answered in this episode: How do insurance companies decide what an injury claim is worth? Why do adjusters want a recorded statement after a crash? Can a gap in medical treatment lower the value of your case? What does it mean to open an insurance policy limit? How long does an injury lawsuit take to reach trial? Topics covered: recorded statements, program-generated claim valuations, treatment gaps, policy limits and opening a policy, traumatic brain injury and delayed symptoms, premises cases, wrongful death policy limits, AI-driven claims handling, and the Consumer Attorneys of California. Notable from the episode: Liam Perry on adjuster tactics: "What the insurance companies will do is they will use every single statement you ever made against you." Liam Perry on unrepresented claimants: "We're talking about people who miss limbs and they're settling their case for fifty thousand dollars when they're not realizing that it could cost them millions of dollars just in medical expenses for the rest of their life." Liam Perry on adjuster phone calls: "Anything they need to say to me, they can say in writing. And if they don't say it in writing, it didn't happen." Liam Perry handles injury cases exclusively, has been named a Rising Star in Super Lawyers, and the firm answers its phones 24/7. Free consultation: perrypi.com Phone: (760) 633-2233 Office: San Diego, CA #InjuryClaimValue #RecordedStatement #PolicyLimits #SanDiegoInjuryLawyer #InsuranceAdjusterTactics #TraumaticBrainInjury Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Personal Injury Law Uncovered w. Liam Perry Podcast 00:02:21 What Inspired Liam Perry to Become a Personal Injury Lawyer? 00:03:35 Where Did Liam Perry Go to Law School? UCSD and University of San Diego 00:04:16 What Brought Liam Perry From California's Central Coast to San Diego? 00:05:02 What Is Insurance Coverage Counsel, and What Does It Teach You? 00:07:34 Why Leave a Partner Track Job to Start an Injury Firm? 00:09:16 What Cases Does Perry Law Take? Auto Accidents and Premises Cases 00:10:39 Why Do Insurers Take a Recorded Statement After a Crash? 00:13:19 Why Does an Insurer Offer $2,000 When Medical Bills Are $15,000? 00:14:53 Why Does a Head Injury Need a Neurologist, Not Just Primary Care? 00:17:34 Why Is Settling a Case a Discount for Certainty and Control? 00:19:39 How Do You Build an Injury Case Around the Defense Playbook? 00:22:24 Can a Six-Month Gap in Treatment Destroy Your Case Value? 00:26:04 When Does an Injury Case Go to Trial? Open Policy Limit Fights 00:28:35 How Long Does an Injury Lawsuit Take to Reach Trial? 00:30:57 What Happens When an Insurer Lies About the Evidence? 00:32:57 How Do You Define Success in an Injury Case Beyond the Money? 00:35:46 Why Won't This Injury Lawyer Take Calls From Insurance Adjusters? 00:37:54 Why Does Liam Perry Approach Every Injury Case as the Underdog? 00:39:04 Which Awards Actually Matter to a Personal Injury Lawyer? 00:40:08 Where Is California Injury Law Heading? Corporate and Big Tech Threats 00:42:37 Are Big Injury Verdicts Runaway Verdicts or Corporate Accountability? 00:43:10 Are Insurance Companies Using AI to Handle Injury Claims? 00:44:55 How Does Perry Law Give Back? Consumer Attorneys of California 00:46:23 What Principles and People Shape How Liam Perry Practices? 00:48:23 Why Should Clients Understand the Life Cycle of an Injury Case? 00:50:30 How Do You Reach Perry Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego? 00:52:06 What Keeps Liam Perry Fighting for Injured Clients?

6. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Personal Injury Law Uncovered w. Liam Perry Trailer

   Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry is a Southern California personal injury podcast hosted by Liam Perry, principal attorney at Perry Personal Injury Lawyers. Each episode walks through one real Southern California accident, covering car accidents, truck wrecks, rideshare crashes, and slip and fall claims, and the California rules that decide them, including comparative fault. The show covers San Diego and Southern California, including Encinitas, Oceanside, and Victorville, and the wrecks that happen on the 5. Liam Perry spent his early career as an insurance defense litigator before representing injured people, and he explains exactly how carriers evaluate and undervalue claims from the inside. New episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, and the firm offers free consultations at perrypi.com or (760) 633-2233. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.