#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...)

#4403 Texas DWI Defense: The Law and Practice

Texas DWI Defense: The Law and Practice ensures that you understand the chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying DWI prosecution and defense in the State of Texas. The authors provide the most up-to-date information available on key areas of DWI law in the State of Texas including: DWI Investigations, Driving and 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. They are all included on a bonus DVD - so you can locate, review and print them out in a matter of seconds. The companion DVD includes NHTSA studies, articles and visual detection videos, as well as expanded sections on Texas law and procedure. (Learn more...)

#6445 Toxic Mold Litigation, Second Edition

Mold law and litigation is a complex area and often requires numerous professional disciplines to address it. Detailed information is often difficult to find. This newly updated and expanded second edition will provide you with that information. It offers critical background information for context, covering such topics as exposure, illness, allergic reactions, types of claims filed, and insurance issues. It offers a detailed look at the most important elements of mold law in critical states (now expanded to include 15 major states) where mold litigation has been prevalent. It also offers strategic advice to assist parties with mold litigation. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in mold litigation.

This book is an indispensable guide for anyone interested or currently participating in mold litigation. (Learn more...)

#4152 Challenges to Fingerprints

This book is the culmination of years of research. The authors have meticulously researched the field of fingerprint comparisons and now offer you an in-depth look at the reliability of this science. They cover topics such as forensic individualization, the ACE method, Automated Fingerprint Search, certification, error rates, contamination, training, and court challenges to fingerprints, among others.

Beginning with a brief background into fingerprints, Ralph and Lyn Haber explain, in lay terms, the science behind forensic fingerprint comparison, and how exactly reliable is a fingerprint identification. They then take a more in-depth look into fingerprints and their use, including fingerprint comparison. A practice that has existed for over 100 years, fingerprint comparison has a very limited amount of research on error rates. This book helps fill that gap.

If you are a trial attorney, investigator, or any professional working with fingerprint data, you need this book's expertise on this pervasive--yet inadequately examined--subject. You benefit from over a decade of thorough research into fingerprint comparison, including the authors' conference presentations, expert witness retainment, training courses, journal articles, television interviews, and more. Buy your copy today! (Learn more...)

#6206 Uncertainty Analysis for Forensic Science, Second Edition

This unique book covers the fundamentals of uncertainty analysis-a tool used by engineers and scientists throughout the world to estimate uncertainty. In an increasingly complex society, it is easy to become overwhelmed by numbers and units. However, units and measurements are not meant to confuse, but to help. They were developed and designed to allow for effective communication on commercial and technical levels. The brand-new second edition of this instructive book has been geared solely towards the many legal professionals and forensic engineers who want more information on uncertainty analysis and its potential applications in the courtroom. This detailed work gives you the facts and knowledge you need. Covering a wide range of topics ranging from probability and statistical variables, mathematical relationships and equations, to sensitivity and design of experiments, Uncertainty Analysis for Forensic Science, Second Edition serves to enlighten, inform and familiarize you with these particular ideas by applying scientific and medical knowledge to legal matters, giving you an edge in the courtroom. This new edition has been modified and expanded with more case study examples and analysis (Learn more...)

#4707 Older Road Users: Myths and Realities, A Guide for Medical and Legal Professionals

This book, one of the first of its kind, brings you state-of-the-art scientific information on the role of aging in driving behavior and motor vehicle accidents. This book teaches you about older drivers, their driving behaviors and actual risks versus perceived risks. It explores the most common medical conditions that affect driving behavior in older people including neurological, cardiovascular, and other physical conditions; metabolic conditions such as diabetes and hypoglycemia; dementia; psychological issues; visual impairment, and the influence of multiple prescription drugs and alcohol. It teaches you about the epidemiology of accidents involving older drivers including fatalities. You will learn about evaluation of fitness for driving, medical condition management, and driver training, as well as how to help people manage the transition from driving to no longer being allowed to drive. This book is a must for your library if you work with older drivers in any capacity. (Learn more...)

#4616 Forensic Science Today, Second Edition

Forensic Science Today, Second Edition takes a scientific yet exciting approach to the study of Forensics. This textbook and instructor's companion CD-ROM cover many of the diverse aspects of forensic science. The text has been revised and updated to include the most recent information. Concepts are taught in practical and meaningful ways, and chapters and sections have been integrated to facilitate learning and teaching. Forensic Science Today, Second Edition is an exceptional choice for college, law enforcement, and upper division high school introduction to forensic science classes. Written by the world's most prominent forensic scientists, experts and forensic science educators, Forensic Science Today is an excellent way for students to explore the fascinating world of forensic science, and an invaluable resource for instructors.

This outstanding instructional package has two components. The first is an Introductory Textbook that provides a comprehensive view of the many careers in forensic science and an introduction to the types of evidence, and how they are collected and used in real-world situations. The second is a valuable Instructor's Companion on CD-ROM filled with worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, lab activities, classroom projects, exams and other useful resources and materials for enhancing the classroom environment and reinforcing student learning. (Learn more...)

#0615 2009 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 2009 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.

Two significant changes were made in this 2009 edition to the methodology used to estimate mortality for the populations aged 66 years and over. First, Medicare and census data were used to supplement life tables vital statistics. Second, smoothing and extrapolation of death rates was performed using a revised mathematical model. Details are referenced on the calculator.

Additionally the calculator contains the average life expectancies for twenty-four 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, 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 2009 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...)

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