Barnes, Cohen - Sullivan

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 SummaryAllison 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-sullivanKey Topics & Timestamps00:00- 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 18:56- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Explained 21:11- What To Do Immediately After an Accident 25:49- Why Your Rates Won’t Go Up for a Not-At-Fault Claim 26:59- Rapid Fire: Patrick’s Favorite Restaurant, Coaching, NIL Deals & More 32:20- Favorite Legal Movie: My Cousin Vinny 33:36- Contact Barnes, Cohen & Sullivan 35:13- Outro & Call to Action Key Takeaways- Personal injury lawyers are legally prohibited from cold-calling accident victims — that’s why you see so many ads. - Most cases recover from insurance, not the at-fault driver’s personal pocket. - Delaying medical treatment or legal consultation (even due to stigma) can seriously hurt your claim. - Two inexpensive insurance add-ons (MedPay + Added-On UM/UIM) can make a massive difference in covering bills and lost wages. - Prompt notice to your own insurance company is required — and they can’t raise your rates for a not-at-fault claim in Georgia.About Patrick SullivanPatrick has been practicing in the Camden County area since 2017. When he’s not in the office, he’s coaching his three kids’ competitive football and baseball teams. Fun fact: He’s also a certified NFL agent who helps young athletes navigate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.Contact Barnes, Cohen & Sullivan📍 1511 Highway 40 East, Kingsland, GA (right next to the new Publix construction) 📞 (912) 342-2444 | (904) 396-5181 🌐 Visit their website or stop by for a free consultation. www.barnescohenandsullivan.comSponsorsThank you to our Chairman Circle sponsors: Georgia’s Own Credit Union, Lockheed, Comcast, Georgia Power Company, Spark Light, Plug Power, St. Mary’s DDA, TDS Telecom, and Ameris Bank.Subscribe, rate, and review the Get In Your Business Podcast on your favorite platform — and tag us when you share! 🚀