284. Close Cases Faster: The Power of Instant, Searchable Video Testimony

Personal Injury Mastermind

Karl Seelbach, Founder at Skribe.ai, shares how tech enables instant video depositions with a 24-hour turn-around time.

"Speed is not just important in today’s law practice. It’s a requirement. The faster you can move on to the next task in your case, the faster you can actually turn your cases. Think about the cumulative effect across your entire docket.” - Karl Seelbach

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In today’s episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, we dive deep into the world of legal tech innovations with Karl Seelbach, founder of Skribe.ai. Discover how modern deposition technology is transforming the legal landscape, offering unprecedented time and cost savings for attorneys. We discuss:

• How video testimony is changing the game in personal injury cases
• Strategies for significant time and cost savings in the deposition process
• The power of video evidence in negotiations and court proceedings
• Overcoming challenges in remote and hybrid depositions
• Leveraging technology to increase case turnover and efficiency
• How to work with the opposition to secure higher case values for your client
• Why early mediation helps all sides

Guest Details

Karl Seelbach - a former personal injury attorney and the founder of Scribe.ai, a cutting-edge legal tech company revolutionizing the deposition process. With experience on both sides of personal injury cases, Karl brings unique insights into litigation strategies and the practical application of technology in law.

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• Skribe.ai: Website

Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details

Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite legal digital marketing agency.

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• Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize
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Resources Mentioned

• Doyle and Seelbach
• Alex Hormozi
• Email Karl ([e-mail]) for 25% off of your first deposition.

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

01:16 The Current Deposition Process Challenge

02:25 Scribe.ai: A Modern Solution

03:19 Transcript Accuracy & Two-Step Process

04:42 The Value of Speed in Legal Work

06:33 Zoom Integration & Video Features

08:30 The Court Reporter Shortage Crisis

10:11 Scribe.ai Library: Working with Legacy Content

12:06 Karl's Legal Background & Career Journey

14:30 Tips for Plaintiff Attorneys

15:51 Settlement Timing & Strategy

17:26 Early Mediation Benefits

19:00 Data-Driven Settlement Demands

21:27 Episode Takeaways & Closing

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