Episode #30 - Trucking Attorney Mike Bassett

Mike Bassett, Senior Partner, The Bassett Firm in Dallas, TX joins The Litigation Psychology Podcast to discuss a number of topics in trucking litigation including the challenges with preparing truck drivers for testimony,  how to manage the relationship with drivers and the on-going problem of nuclear verdicts. In addition, Mike shares his thoughts on what the industry can do to prevent these nuclear verdicts, including going on the offensive and not always play defense, and communicating more within the defense bar. Mike also gives his thoughts on anchoring, plaintiff's bar advertising against the trucking industry and continuing dangers of Reptile attacks.