Episode Details

Show Notes: Episode 81 – Get In Your Business Podcast

Guest: Patrick Sullivan, Attorney at Barnes, Cohen & Sullivan

Host: Allison Shores, Camden County Chamber of Commerce

Episode Summary

Allison sits down with local personal injury attorney Patrick Sullivan to pull back the curtain on personal injury law. Patrick debunks common myths (yes, including “ambulance chasers”), explains why lawyers advertise heavily, shares the real story behind the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee case, and gives practical advice on protecting yourself after a car accident.

https://camdenchamber.com/getnyour-bis/barnes-cohen-amp-sullivan

Key Topics & Timestamps

00:00- Intro & Welcome Patrick Sullivan 00:51- History of Barnes, Cohen & Sullivan 03:05- The "Ambulance Chaser" Myth Explained 04:13- The Real Story of the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case 06:39- Who Are We Really Suing? (It’s the Insurance Company) 09:18- Lawyers Can’t Call You… But Insurance Companies Can 11:40- Why You Should Talk to a Lawyer Early (And It’s Free) 13:16- Facing Billion-Dollar Insurance Giants 16:53- Pro Tip: Add Medical Payments (MedPay) to Your Policy

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