Beyond the Crash: Attorney Jake Lee on PIP, Coverage Mistakes, Legal Pitfalls & Protecting Patients After an Accident
In this episode of the PIERS Podcast, PIERS President Roxy Cross interviews Jake Lee, founder of True North Injury Law and chair of the Legislative Committee for the Utah Association for Justice. With a practice grounded in integrity, education, and advocacy, Jake has become one of Utah’s leading voices on personal injury law — and what patients must know before and after an accident.
Key insights from attorney Jake Lee emphasize the vital steps accident victims must take. Learn how to protect claims and ensure better coverage.
Jake breaks down the exact steps people should take at the scene of a crash, why “being nice” often ruins cases in Utah, and how simple mistakes — like saying “I’m fine” or posting the wrong photo online — can devastate legitimate claims. He also explains why underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage is one of the most important protections families can have, and why relying on minimum policies can leave accident victims bankrupt or untreated.
Listeners will learn:
Why getting a police report is non-negotiable
How PIP actually works (and the truth about the $5,000 threshold)
The two statements that instantly damage cases — and what to say instead
How social media has destroyed strong PI cases
Why every Utah driver should increase their UM/UIM coverage
What tort reform really means — and why it threatens patient rights
How liens work (and why doctors are being unfairly targeted)
Why injured people need legal support from day one, even before the $3,000 PIP threshold
Jake also shares the mission behind True North Injury Law — guiding families through confusion and overwhelm after a crash, helping them stay focused on healing while his team handles everything else.
This is a must-listen episode for chiropractic physicians, PI professionals, and anyone who wants to protect their patients, their practice, and their community.
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