Michael Born and Peter McCaffrey – Finding Fault in a High-Speed, No-Seatbelt Case

Two cars collided head-on – but their client wasn’t wearing his seatbelt. The client suffered a brain injury – but didn’t require significant medical treatment.Yet Michael Born and Peter McCaffrey of Born & McCaffrey Injury Law secured $380,000 from a jury. With host Keith Fuicelli, Michael and Peter reveal the plot twists in this unique case, starting at the hospital, when police initially considered that their client was at fault. The story changed when crash data revealed the defendant’s excessive speed. Michael and Peter discuss how they balanced the role that speed played against their client’s lack of a seatbelt. They also share how they delicately cross-examined the defendant so that the jury would not feel sympathy for him.Learn More and Connect with Colorado Trial Lawyers☑️ Peter McCaffrey | LinkedIn☑️ Michael Born | LinkedIn☑️ Born & McCaffrey Injury Law on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok☑️ Keith Fuicelli | LinkedIn☑️ Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers Website☑️ Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotAdvice from Peter and Michael to young trial lawyers working for big verdictsThe advantages of practicing with a partner versus going aloneA story with plot twists begins with the client appearing at faultHow the crash data prompted police to reassess their clientWhat the investigator testified to help them win the caseWhy the defense didn’t call their expertThe information contained in this podcast is not intended to be taken as legal advice. The information provided by Fuicelli & Lee is intended to provide general information regarding comprehensive injury and accident attorney services for clients in the state of Colorado.