Attorney Wale Odetunde on Trucking Litigation Insights | The AICA Podcast (Ep. 4)

In this episode of The AICA Podcast, host Jeff Shaw sits down with Attorney Wale Odetunde, founder of Odetunde Law, to explore his path from SEC Triple Jump Champion to board certified truck wreck attorney and how his background shapes his approach to personal injury litigation.

Wale shares how a high school encounter with a lawyer sparked his decision to enter the legal field and why he chose psychology to strengthen his understanding of people and decision making. After gaining experience in civil and injury work, he found his purpose in representing individuals facing powerful insurance companies. Wale breaks down what makes trucking cases unique, why federal data from the FMCSA is a critical but often overlooked source of evidence, and how social media can make or break a client’s case.

He also discusses a career defining brain injury case that grew from a small claim to a multi million dollar settlement, what attorneys should expect as Georgia adjusts to recent tort reform, and the importance of staying committed to fighting for clients despite legislative changes. Wale shares memorable moments from the courtroom, including a deposition involving a truck driver whose social media history stunned the defense.

🎙 Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction to Attorney Wale Odetunde
00:34 Wale’s background as an SEC Triple Jump Champion
02:11 How psychology shaped his approach to law
04:49 Why trucking cases require deeper evidence and FMCSA insight
05:15 Overlooked risks of social media for personal injury clients
09:18 A challenging case that became a record settlement
12:49 How attorneys can adapt to Georgia tort reform
14:42 What career Wale might have chosen outside of law
15:52 One of the most memorable and surprising case moments

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