Ep. 64 – Paralegals in Trucking Cases: Why the Right Legal Team Matters || After the Crash Podcast

In this episode of After the Crash, attorney David Craig talks with paralegal Carissa Swalls about the critical role paralegals play in complex trucking accident cases. Carissa shares her process for building strong cases, coordinating with rapid response teams, working alongside experts, and supporting clients through the most difficult moments of their lives—including her own personal connection to a fatal trucking wreck.

You’ll learn:
✔️ How paralegals keep trucking cases moving forward
✔️ Why having a skilled legal team impacts case results
✔️ The urgent steps taken in the first days after a truck wreck
✔️ Challenges of handling catastrophic injury cases
✔️ How to choose a lawyer with the right team for your case

If you or a loved one has been involved in a semi-truck or commercial vehicle wreck, understanding the legal process—and the people behind it—can make all the difference.

02:09 – Carissa Swalls’ Path to Becoming a Litigation Paralegal
02:52 – What a Paralegal Does in a Trucking Case
05:42 – Key Differences Between Trucking Cases and Car Accidents
08:55 – Why Paralegals Need Specialized Training in Trucking Law
10:35 – Why Choosing a Lawyer with a Skilled Team Matters
11:50 – Who Makes Up a Trucking Case Legal Team
14:50 – Front-End Case Work, Client Care, and a Personal Loss
21:20 – Working with Experts to Strengthen Trucking Cases
23:13 – The Most Challenging Part of Managing Trucking Cases
24:19 – Outdated Minimum Insurance Requirements for Trucking Companies
26:08 – Finding Additional Insurance Coverage in Trucking Cases
30:00 – Why Hiring the Right Lawyer and Team Quickly Matters
30:59 – How to Evaluate a Lawyer’s Team for Trucking Cases

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