In this episode of the PIERS Association Podcast, host Roxy Cross sits down with Blake Johnson, co-founder of Johnson Livingston Injury Law — one of Utah’s most respected PI litigation firms and known for their strong, client-first, “we’re not afraid to litigate” reputation.
Blake Johnson shares insights on the impact of soft tissue injuries and the importance of advocacy in personal injury cases on the PIERS Podcast.
Blake shares why he and his partner built a firm centered around aggressive advocacy, fair compensation, and pushing back when insurance companies undervalue care. From front-loading evidence to understanding the emotional toll of injury, Blake explains what truly happens behind the scenes of a PI case — and why even “small” injuries can have lifelong consequences.
In this conversation, Roxy and Blake dive into:
Why some firms settle quickly — and why Johnson Livingston refuses to do that
How front-loading evidence puts patients and providers in a stronger negotiating position
The truth about jury verdicts: what they really mean and why injured people need them
Why soft tissue injuries are often misunderstood — and why they’re anything but “minor”
How AOMSI (alteration of motion segment integrity) creates chronic pain and long-term degeneration
The importance of documenting functional limitations and daily life impact
Why chiropractors’ notes, orthopedic tests, and ROM findings matter so much in litigation
How injuries quietly strain marriages, parenting, and mental health — even in “mild” cases
Why insurance companies pay attention when a provider clearly cares about the patient
How providers and attorneys can better work together to support recovery and fair outcomes
Blake also shares personal stories of how chronic pain steals joy, connection, and patience — and why understanding a patient’s real life impact is essential for justice. His message is clear: injuries change people, and the legal system must value that reality.
At its core, this episode is about advocacy, clarity, and the power of telling a patient’s full story.
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