2012-2011 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 2012-2011 Future Damage Calculator breaks down the life expectancies of men and women by gender, age, education level, and ethnic background, including Hispanic figures. It also gives their worklife expectancies, including the average number of remaining years of labor force participation. Additionally the calculator contains the average life expectancies for twenty-nine countries, more than ever before! Countries featured on the 2012-2011 calculator include the United States, Canada, Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Cuba, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, North Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam as well as a worldwide average life expectancy. The new calculator also reflects annual changes in life expectancies for the male and female populations, as well as the total population size, of the countries listed. All life expectancy data has been updated for 2012 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 2012-2011 calculator contains expanded Present Value Tables including 7 and 7.5 percent, which are important for calculating workerÕs compensation claims. This calculator is ideal for use in trial, for research, settlement conferences, and structured settlement offers. (Learn more...)

Elements of Trial Practice, Second Edition

An invaluable guide for the trial attorney. To win at trial, you must present your case clearly, simply, persuasively, and fairly, while you undermine your adversary's case in the same manner. Achieving excellence in trial advocacy is a lifelong pursuit. Nevertheless, trial skills and a basic understanding of this art can be learned quickly. Short and persuasive, this book wastes no words. You'll discover how to select a favorable jury, prepare your witnesses, deliver powerful opening statements, conduct an effective direct examination, cross-examine any witness, introduce exhibits, impeach their witnesses, control consulting experts, and win the case on summation. Elements of Trial Practice will become your essential, instant-access reference for trial. Armed with its many valuable techniques, you will approach trial practice with new enthusiasm and confidence. (Learn more...)

Elevator and Escalator Accident Reconstruction and Litigation, Third Edition

This new edition will guide you as you make your decision to accept or reject these type of cases, and the authors' collective experience will give you the basic understanding of the issues you need to proceed with confidence. The key questions are: what caused the accident, and what were the contributory factors? Some accidents have an element of "in the wrong place at the wrong time" about them, and others have an element of disregard for the equipment involved. Sadly, others fall into the category of sheer negligence or incompetence. This book will help you tell the difference. The authors have investigated numerous elevator and escalator accidents. Their expertise will guide you as you make your decision to take or reject the cases, and their experience will give you the basic understanding of the issues you need to understand to proceed with confidence. This new third edition revises and adds new content, to give you the most up-to-date information to help you succeed in these cases. (Learn more...)

Virginia DUI Defense: The Law and Practice

For even the most seasoned attorney admitted to practice in the State of 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. ThatÕs why you will come to rely on 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 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. (Learn more...)

Forensic Visibility

Forensic Visibility is an important text that, in simple terms, explains many subtle and complicated aspects of forensic visibility. It begins with a broad introduction to the human visual system, including visual detection, visual search, contrast threshold, background luminance, complex backgrounds, and eyewitness testimony. Author Jim Harris, Sr., drawing upon over 50 years in the field of visibility studies and over 1,000 cases involving visibility issues, covers such topics as forensic photography, pedestrian and automobile accidents, aircraft mid-air collisions, among others. (Learn more...)

Boat Accident Reconstruction and Litigation, Third Edition

This book covers everything from the way boats function to how they are designed. It will introduce you to fluid mechanics and will explain the numerous formulae and other methods used to analyze boat accidents. It even includes an extensive series of appendices of useful Coast Guard regulations and rules. (Learn more...)

Foreseeable Risk: Minimizing Cost and Maximizing Outcomes in Products Liability Litigation

This book offers an approach to product liability litigation called Forensic Business Pathology¨ (FBP), a proprietary methodology used to evaluate the integrity of the business management, quality control and manufacturing practices of a defendant company. The outcome of an FBP investigation can show irrefutably that a company either did or did not exercise an appropriate standard of care, discipline and social responsibility in the production of the subject product or service. Author Tom Taormina, drawing on a history of 40 years in quality management and a decade of successful litigation support, applies this breakthrough approach, ensuring the most efficient and equitable resolution for the clients, plaintiffs and defendants, while lowering the direct costs for all involved. (Learn more...)

Accident Reconstruction Science, Fourth Edition

Written for the reconstructionist, attorney, automotive engineer, or other interested professional, this brand new edition examines the science of reconstructing and analyzing an automobile accident. Learn how to analyze accidents and judge speed from the final position of the vehicle. Also covered are topics such as sideswipe collisions, rollovers, calculations of collision timing and accelerations and measuring vehicle crush, among many others. Dr. Alan Watts explains basic concepts of physics, and then applies them to accident reconstruction. The text will be readily understood by any reader with a basic understanding of accident reconstruction; however, full details and equation derivations are provided for those with either higher technical education or a wish to more fully understand the issues. (Learn more...)

Physical Evidence in Forensic Science, Third Edition

Written in an easy-to-understand format, this outstanding guide by the nation's foremost forensic scientists will introduce to you the basics of crime scene evaluation. The authors list basic information for evidence collection, investigation and reconstruction for just about any crime scene imaginable. They also discuss legal aspects of crime scene investigation including principles of search and seizure. (Learn more...)

Forensic Aspects of Driver Inexperience and Accident Causation

According to a recent NHTSA study, the 16-20 year old age group accounts for the most injury, property damage, and fatal crashes per driver. In this book, author Scott Walmsley provides insight into the human factors that are statistically common among inexperienced drivers to help you, the reader, better understand why inexperienced drivers are responsible for a significantly disproportionate percentage of collisions. This seminal book is a crucial reference text for anyone involved in any capacity with younger or inexperienced drivers, and the crashes that might result from this group. (Learn more...)

Utah DUI Defense: The Law and Practice

For even the most seasoned attorney admitted to practice in the State of Utah, 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. ThatÕs why you will come to rely on Utah 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 Utah 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. (Learn more...)

Nursing Malpractice, Fourth Edition, Volume I (#5101) and Volume II (#5102)

An outstanding reference for the attorney, legal nurse consultant, insurance claim adjuster, healthcare risk manager, or healthcare facility leader involved in a nursing malpractice claim. This newly revised Nursing Malpractice, Fourth Edition, Volume I and Volume II is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of nursing malpractice litigation. This extensively revised and updated edition of a classic covers the spectrum of the nursing process--from patient admittance to lawsuit. Volume I covers macroscopic topics such as patient safety, nursing practice, damages, and litigation of nursing malpractice claims. Volume II takes a closer look at more specific roles, with detailed chapters on obstetrics, critical care, psychiatric, medical surgical, orthopaedic, managed care and emergency nursing, among many others. (Learn more...)

#6737 The Persuasive Edge, Second Edition

Purposeful communication will strengthen your ability to persuade. Drawing on the premise that persuasion must be purposeful, The Persuasive Edge lays out the case for making meaningful choices at each stage in trial preparation and at trial. The Persuasive Edge is a must for every trial lawyer, teacher and student of law or communication, and anyone else whose practice or profession depends on human persuasion. Regardless of your specialty or years of experience, your advocacy will be enhanced by the deliberate communication choices identified and illustrated in this book. (Learn more...)

#5155 Aircraft Accident Reconstruction and Litigation, Fourth Edition

This book provides a basic source of technical and legal information to participate intelligently in the search for probable causes and discussion of the legal aspects of aircraft accidents. Readers will appreciate the book's refreshing review of the elements of aerodynamics, structural design, powerplants, aircraft control techniques, as well as the nuances of applicable law such as product liability and negligence. The appendix itself is a learning experience. This book could be considered a postgraduate guide for the hardware-oriented aircraft accident investigator, especially the sections on human errors and human factors. This fourth edition includes chapters on the Freedom of Information Act, safety, discovery, spoliation of evidence, Death on the High Seas Act, tort litigation and more. Click on the book title for more information (Learn more...)

#5031 Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction and Litigation, Fifth Edition

This book details the mechanics of riding a motorcycle and motorcycle performance. Rider safety considerations and human factors issues such as conspicuity, evasive action, warning to the rider, and rider experience and training are discussed in detail. Quasi-motorcycles are compared and contrasted with standard motorcycles to acquaint the reader with their similarities and differences. Techniques and methods for reconstructing motorcycle accidents are covered in detail and a wide variety of example cases are given. Legal issues of motorcycle use are explained with extensive case studies and examples and include topics such as helmet laws, negligence, laws governing accidents, warnings, roadway defects, motorcycle defects, injury to passengers, and Dram Shop liability in DUI cases. This edition includes accident cause factors and identification of countermeasures, commonly known as "The Hurt Report," on CD-ROM. (Learn more...)

#6079 Assessment of Earning Capacity, Third Edition

Earning capacity is quite often underappreciated and not fully understood. In Assessment of Earning Capacity author Michael Shahnasarian, Ph.D. recommends standardization, objectivity, and consistency in vocational evaluations. You will be introduced to vocational expert services and guided through consultation and standard methods to determining earnings capacity. You are provided with several comprehensive case studies examining common situations that require vocational assessment, such as personal injury cases, family law, employment law. He also includes an all new chapter on long term disability insurance. Also included are tips on appearing as an economic expert in court. You will learn what is required for trial preparation, and testimony. Sample deposition questions and tips to prepare you for intense cross-examination are included. (Learn more...)

#4912 Helicopter Crash Litigation

Helicopter Crash Litigation is, simply put, an essential volume for any lawyer litigating a helicopter crash case. Accomplished trial lawyer Gary Robb, with thirty years of experience in handling such cases, leads you through the myriad complexities that inevitably arise from cases involving these unique flying machines. From start to finish, helicopter crash cases are as complex and challenging as any to be found in civil litigation. This book removes some of that mystery and offers practical and useful advice, giving you the tools to successfully litigate such cases. Utilizing this book, you will be able to maximize the prospects of success for persons injured in helicopter crashes and for the families of those who have had loved ones killed in those crashes. (Learn more...)

#6478 Commercial Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Investigation, Second Edition

Reconstructing commercial vehicle accidents is a complex task that is often misunderstood or misinterpreted. Frequently, mistakes are made in determining the vehicle's ability to brake efficiently, the engine speeds and the loading condition. This reference book identifies the proper techniques you should use in order to correctly assess a commercial vehicle accident scene.

If you are interested in reconstructing or investigating commercial vehicle accidents, or if you are already involved in this but would like a better understanding of the issues, this book will prove to be valuable tool. (Learn more...)