Episode 87 - Kelly Viktorin & Laura Gómez Duarte

The Dirty Verdict

In this episode of The Dirty Verdict Podcast, hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert and Bill Ogden welcome special guests Kelly Viktorin and Laura Gómez Duarte from the law firm Armstrong, Lee, and Baker. Together, they dive into the complexities of workplace injury cases, Texas’s unique non-subscriber laws, and Kelly and Laura's recent $4 million victory in a workplace injury bench trial. They discuss the challenges of representing injured workers, the nuances of Texas law regarding non-subscriber cases, and the importance of being prepared for bench trials and arbitrations. This episode offers valuable insights for both lawyers and non-lawyers on navigating workplace injury cases.

Topics Discussed:

1. Introduction to non-subscriber workplace injury cases
2. Unique aspects of Texas law regarding worker’s compensation
3. Preparing for bench trials and arbitration in non-subscriber cases
4. The $4 million verdict in a workplace injury case
5. The role of evidence and witness testimony in trial
6. Challenges in proving liability and causation in workplace injuries
7. Post-trial motions and collections on judgments
8. Insights into the law careers of Kelly Viktorin and Laura Gómez Duarte
9. The importance of teamwork in litigation
10. Personal stories about their legal journeys and backgrounds