West of Legal
By West Seegmiller
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Podcast Description
West of Legal is a new show on the southern California radio station KFWB that airs every Sunday 1pm - 2pm. West Seegmiller. Prior to becoming a legal radio talk show host, West Seegmiller earned a reputation as an authority on personal injury law over the past three decades handling thousands of cases for client and winning settlements of more than $100 million. A graduate of the McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific in Sacramento, Seegmiller began earning a name for himself in college as he was selected to compete in the highly competitive Traynor National Moot Court Team and became a member of the prestigious Pacific Law Review. Later, Seegmiller began his practice and quickly became a noted lawyer in the field of personal injury. He continued his education at the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers, as well as The Jerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. Over the past 10 years, he has served as a Pro Tem judge for The California Superior Court and was proud to become a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Episode 7: Is it Time to Fire your Attorney? | We are talking about love and money today on West of Legal - not in your personal relationships, but in your professional relationship with your attorney. When we think about Valentine's Day we typically think love, candy hearts and fancy cards. This time of year you may want to reassess both your personal relationships and your professional ones. Sometimes you need to tell your lawyer the truth: "I'm just not that into you." The client is ultimately the boss. If at any time you're unhappy with your lawyer's services, you can fire your lawyer. West will discuss reasons to break up with your lawyer, when to consider a second opinion and how money is one of the biggest complaints between clients and their attorneys. West of Legal airs at 1 p.m. on Sundays. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5: Dream Vacations Gone Bad | So you are going on a dream vacation, but you want to be prepared so it doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Traveling to another country can be dangerous. Did you know that the number one cause of death for travelers is traffic accidents? What happens if you bring a prescription drug with you, but it's illegal in the country you are visiting? What do you do if you are arrested in a country where you are considered guilty until proven innocent? The Constitution protects in the United States, but you are under the rules of the country you are visiting overseas. Find out more on West of Legal every Sunday at 1 p.m. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4: Sports Injuries, Liabilities and the Law | Those who participate in sports know there are inherent risks for injuries. Indeed some 3.5 million children under 15 years old receive medical treatment for sports-related injuries. Some are minor such as cuts, broken bones and bruises. However, more and more serious injuries such as concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and death are affecting both young people and adults in organized sports. West discusses a new California "Shake it off" law aimed at athletes suffering concussions, he talks about assumption of risk and liability for sports injuries. Tune in to West of Legal at 1 p.m. on Sundays. | 1/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3: Neighbor Disputes | Disputes with neighbors can turn one's dream home into a nightmare. This week’s West of Legal radio show will examine some of these disputes and offer advice on how they should be handled legally. West will discuss disputes over trees blocking ocean views, excessive noise issues and incessant barking dogs. Are ocean views protected? Find out on West of Legal this Sunday at 1 p.m. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2: Distracted Drivers | This week's West of Legal show will include a discussion on whether drivers can use their cell phones when they are stopped at red lights. Also, West will discuss recent headlines by federal agencies calling for a ban on all personal handheld devices. Finally, there are several new laws in 2012 that affect drivers including booster seats for children under 8 years and the new law that puts an end to the automatic impounding of vehicles belonging to unlicensed drivers at sobriety checkpoints. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1: Drunk Driving | The first West of Legal show will discuss a new law for 2012 that gives judges the authority to take away a convicted drunk driver's license for up to 10 years if it's a third conviction. Also, West will discuss the costs of drunk driving to those convicted as well as society. How and why sobriety checkpoints are operated and how drunk a driver has to be to be considered drunk under the law. | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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