What does Thomas Jefferson’s “pursuit of happiness” have to do with pain and suffering in personal injury law? In this special micro-episode of Unseen Impact, Rory Pendergast and his new co-host Kerrie Rez dive into the surprising connection between America’s founding ideals and how the law measures emotional and physical harm today. It’s law, history, and a few patriotic sweatbands—all rolled into one quick listen.

Tune in and discover why your happiness might just have a place in the courtroom. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at Olasmedia.com.

Here are some highlights from this episode:

00:00:00 - Welcome to Unseen Impact and Why Pain and Suffering Has a Bad Rap
00:01:51 - Pain, Suffering, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Legal and Historical Perspectives
00:05:01 - Jefferson, Sweatbands, and the Meaning Behind Happiness
00:08:09 - How Injury, Identity, and Community Are Interconnected
00:12:12 - Bringing History Into the Courtroom and Client Stories
00:17:15 - Why Every Day is the 4th of July at Rory Law
00:19:54 - Follow, Subscribe, and Stay Connected

What does Thomas Jefferson&rsquo;s &ldquo;pursuit of happiness&rdquo; have to do with pain and suffering in personal injury law? In this special micro-episode of Unseen Impact, Rory Pendergast and his new co-host Kerrie Rez dive into the surprising connection between America&rsquo;s founding ideals and how the law measures emotional and physical harm today. It&rsquo;s law, history, and a few patriotic sweatbands&mdash;all rolled into one quick listen.
Tune in and discover why your happiness might just have a place in the courtroom. Don&rsquo;t forget to follow and subscribe at <a href="olasmedial.com">Olasmedia.com.</a>
Here are some highlights from this episode:
00:00:00 - Welcome to Unseen Impact and Why Pain and Suffering Has a Bad Rap 00:01:51 - Pain, Suffering, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Legal and Historical Perspectives 00:05:01 - Jefferson, Sweatbands, and the Meaning Behind Happiness 00:08:09 - How Injury, Identity, and Community Are Interconnected 00:12:12 - Bringing History Into the Courtroom and Client Stories 00:17:15 - Why Every Day is the 4th of July at Rory Law 00:19:54 - Follow, Subscribe, and Stay Connected

Rory Pendergast, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"  

Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.

Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities. 

Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

<a href="https://rorylaw.com/">Rory Pendergast</a>, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"&nbsp;&nbsp;
Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.
Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities.&nbsp;
Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

Unseen Impact 

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people’s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast—a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space—the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law—as well as those with lived experience—to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people&rsquo;s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast&mdash;a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space&mdash;the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law&mdash;as well as those with lived experience&mdash;to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

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