#0615 2010-2011 Future Damage and Present Value Calculator

Whatever type of case you're working on, you will find the exact information you need without wasting hours on research. The 2010-2011 Future Damage Calculator breaks down the life expectancies of men and women by gender,age, education level, and ethnic background. It also gives their worklife expectancies, including the average number of remaining years of labor force participation and the average number of years remaining until final retirement from the labor force.

This calculator contains the average life expectancies for twenty-six countries, more than ever before included. Countries featured on the 2009 calculator include the United States, Canada, Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, North Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam as well as a world-wide average life expectancy. All life expectancy data has been updated for 2009 with the most recent figures.

The flip side of the calculator provides the Present Value Tables sorted by a wide range of interest rates showing the present value of future lost earnings or any other anticipated annual future damages. The 2010-2011 calculator contains expanded Present Value Tables including 7 and 7.5 percent, which are important for calculating worker's compensation claims. This calculator is ideal for use in trial, for research, settlement conferences, and structured settlement offers. (Learn more...)

#4271 Cross-Examination Edge: A Guide to Effective Questioning

Called "the greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth," cross-examination is your chance to confront and challenge the other side's testimony. Cross-Examination Edge is a how-to book that will help you improve your cross-examination skills, showing you how to confront the witness in any kind of trial, hearing, or proceeding. You will learn how to gain more leverage and credibility in your cross-examination by utilizing proven techniques with witnesses. (Learn more...)

#4357 West Virginia DUI Defense: The Law and Practice

For even the most seasoned attorney admitted to practice in the State of West Virginia, defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. Today, due to legislative developments, the introduction of blood alcohol-testing technologies, and an increasingly harsh prosecutorial climate, mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. That is why you will come to rely on West Virginia DUI Defense: The Law and Practice. This reference book ensures that you understand the chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying DUI prosecution and defense in the State of West Virginia including: DUI Investigations, Driving & Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition Evaluation and Chemical Testing, Blood Alcohol Calculations, Pre-trial Investigations and Motions, Practice, Plea Offers and Agreements, DUI Trial Procedures and more. Many practical tools and applications designed to streamline and simplify the complex DUI defense process have been developed along with this book and are included on a bonus DVD. (Learn more...)

#6915 Ladders: Safety and Litigation

Ladders: Safety and Litigation is the answer to the thousands of injuries and death each year that take place during ladder use both at home and the workplace, despite new developments and warnings designed to enhance ladder safety. It approaches all aspects of ladder use using a human factors/ergonomics system perspective, with a focus on the three elements involved: the person, ladder, and environment. This book addresses the many facets of ladder use, including safety issues both at home and in the workplace. It covers the legal aspects, such as if there is any legal recourse for the injuries sustained in a ladder accident, allowing you to quickly evaluate a case and determine which accidents will justify a full forensic investigation. (Learn more...)

#4801 Medical Legal Aspects of Medical Records, Second Edition Volume I #4802 Medical Legal Aspects of Medical Records, Second Edition Volume II

The newly revised Medical Legal Aspects of Medical Records, Second Edition, Volume I and Volume II is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of the medical records process.

Volume I provides a comprehensive overview of the medical records process. In any health care situation, records are made, and each situation presents its own unique aspects and challenges. This book explores the many aspects of medical records that apply across all specialties. It is specially designed to complement Volume II.

Volume II provides in-depth information on many clinical specialties. This book informs you of the specific nature of clinical specialty records and most medical and hospital areas of specialty are covered, including chapters on dental, chiropractic, nursing home, pediatrics, medication, and home care. It is specially designed to complement Volume I. (Learn more...)

#0861 The Longshore Textbook, Sixth Edition

Long recognized as "the single source" reference guide for attorneys, adjusters, physicians, vocational counselors, and insurance professionals, this newly revised sixth edition includes the full text of the Longshore Act, and the applicable portions of the Code of Federal Regulations and presents an easy-to-read explanation of the Longshore Act from experts in law, medicine and administration. In a clear, concise manner, the Act is evaluated and examined, supplying you with careful presentations of important court decisions affecting its application. Legal decisions, statutes and regulations are cited throughout. Its treatment includes issues such as disability, occupational disease, coverage, benefits, vocational rehabilitation, employer's liability, ethical considerations, third party provisions, Medicare and more. Practical questions are also addressed: file administration, administrative procedures, calculating wages, trial practice, appeals before the Benefits Review Board, jurisdictional issues, and more. (Learn more...)

#5368 Life and Worklife Expectancies, Second Edition

Our brand new Life and Worklife Expectancies, Second Edition now features extensive life and worklife expectancy tables and figures in an easily accessible format. Part I contains an overview of the methods and data sources used in life tables. Part II addresses the main methods of determining duration of working life. Detailed tables for all methods and many educational, demographic, smoking status , occupational category, gender and race/Hispanic origin are provided. Biases are discussed and previous worklife estimates are corrected. Part III contains comprehensive tables of life and worklife expectancies for the many demographics discussed in the text. This is the most complete overview of life and worklife expectancies for attorneys, insurance professionals, and forensic economists available anywhere. (Learn more...)

#5228 Forensic Aspects of Driver Perception and Response, Third Edition

This brand new third edition of Forensic Aspects of Driver Perception and Response contains the most current information available in the area of driver perception and perception-response time. Existing chapters have been expanded, providing in-depth coverage of areas such as light reflecting surfaces, visibility enhancing materials, driver age, gender and experience, fatigue, speed perception and vehicle size, vehicle lighting and marking, glare, and more. Many of these were only briefly mentioned or not included in the earlier editions. Additionally, new chapters have been added to present completely new material on many related driver perception and response issues including roadway design and the driver, work zones, railroad grade crossings, roadway signage, weather and driving and driver distraction.. (Learn more...)

#4535 New Hampshire DWI Defense: The Law & Practice

For even the most seasoned attorney admitted to practice in the state of New Hampshire, defending DWI cases has always presented special challenges. Today, due to legislative developments, the introduction of blood alcohol-testing technologies, and an increasingly harsh prosecutorial climate, mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. That's why you will come to rely on New Hampshire DWI Defense: The Law and Practice . This reference book ensures that you understand the chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying DWI prosecution and defense in the State of New Hampshire including: DWI Investigations, Driving & Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition Evaluation and Chemical Testing, Blood Alcohol Calculations, Pre-trial Investigations and Motions, Practice, Plea Offers and Agreements, DWI Trial Procedures and more.

Many practical tools and applications designed to streamline and simplify the complex DWI defense process have been developed along with this book and are included on a bonus DVD. Click on the book title for more information

tection videos, as well as expanded sections on Texas law and procedure. (Learn more...)

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