Why Trial Lawyers Matter: Evan Gewirtz on Teaming Up with Daniel Buttafuoco ⚖️🔥

ASK YOUR INJURY LAWYERS

The secret weapon for maximizing your personal injury settlement might be hiding in plain sight: attorneys who actually go to trial. Veteran trial lawyer Evan Gewirtz pulls back the curtain on how insurance companies strategically offer lower settlements to law firms they know won't take cases to court.
With 33 years of experience and over 350 trials across 50 different law firms, Evan Gewirtz's insights are both authoritative and eye-opening. He reveals that cases handled by experienced trial attorneys typically result in settlements approximately four times higher than initial offers – not because of aggressive negotiation tactics, but because insurance companies recognize the genuine threat of an unfavorable verdict.
The conversation explores Gewirtz's 32-year relationship with Buttafuoco & Associates, highlighting how meticulous case preparation creates the foundation for successful outcomes. From properly organized files to strategic expert witness selection, Gewirtz shares specific examples of how thoroughness transforms difficult cases into significant victories, including a complex police vehicle case that resulted in a $2.5 million settlement. He emphasizes that proper trial preparation isn't cheap—some cases require $60,000+ in expert testimony—but firms with both the willingness and resources to make these investments deliver substantially better results.
Perhaps most striking is Gewirtz's revelation about insurance company algorithms that track which law firms actually litigate cases versus those that routinely settle. This behind-the-scenes intelligence drives settlement offers, creating an immediate disadvantage for clients represented by attorneys without courtroom experience. For anyone who has suffered a serious injury, this conversation provides crucial information about selecting legal representation that can dramatically impact financial recovery and future stability.
Have you been injured in an accident? Don't leave money on the table by choosing inexperienced representation. Contact trial-tested attorneys who can maximize your compensation by demonstrating a genuine willingness to take your case all the way to verdict.

Learn more about the Personal Injury Lawyers at Buttafuoco & Associates: www.1800NowHurt.com

Chapters

1. Introduction to Evan Goodworth (00:00:00)

2. 32-Year Partnership with Dan Buttafuoco (00:02:15)

3. Value of Collaboration in Complex Litigation (00:05:10)

4. Trial Attorneys vs. Settlement Firms (00:09:25)

5. Teaching Trial Techniques at Hofstra (00:14:01)

6. Case Study: $2.5M Police Vehicle Settlement (00:17:15)

7. Four Times Higher Compensation with Trial Lawyers (00:22:13)

8. Thorough Case Preparation Makes the Difference (00:25:30)