Make the most of your attorney by actively managing the relationship. Clients Are from Earth Attorneys Are from Law School shows you the way to your best possible outcome. Clients Are from Earth—Attorneys Are from Law School presents valuable information in terms the layperson can understand. You will learn: 1. The two keys to getting what you want in any legal situation. 2. How to remain in control of your attorney. 3. The secrets of how attorneys think to get better results in any legal ...

The gripping biography of one of New Zealand's most distinguished farmers, entreprenuers and aviation heroes. When Sir Tim Wallis’s Spitfire crashed at Wanaka airfield in 1996, his accident was reported around the world. This lion-hearted Central Otago man, a legendary figure in the aviation, deer farming and business worlds, was suddenly fighting for his life. Sir Tim Wallis is known as the helicopter pilot and entrepreneur who pioneered New Zealand’s deer industry. A mu...

This is the standard reference work for general damages in personal injury claims, and essential reading for all those involved in the area of personal injury. The Guidelines are designed to provide a clear and logical framework for the assessment of general damages while leaving the discretion of the assessor unfettered, since every case must depend to a degree on its own facts. They provide an invaluable guide to all those involved in personal injury litigation. As with previous editions...

Four Volume SetAn authoritative, in-depth study of issues in products liability litigation, this comprehensive treatise traces the law of products liability from its roots in contract and tort to its development into the challenging, complex modern law of the subject.Practically organized and clearly written, the treatise provides detailed descriptions of case law governing:what constitutes a producta general definition of products, followed by an in...

Chances are you will be in an automobile accident at some point in your life. It’s always best to be prepared for when that happens so you know what to do—and if you’ve just been in one, you can learn what to expect next in these pages. Longtime attorney Matthew D. Dubin has represented countless parties with personal injury claims. Because he can’t represent everyone, he is now sharing his wide range of knowledge in this book. Written in clear, non-legal language, Matthew will tell you wh...

In Wheels of Justice: The Essential Guide to Bicycle Accident Law in Washington State, Davis offers basic facts about typical accident claims involving cyclists; defines the legal and settlement process for bicycle accident claims; gives tips on dealing with insurance companies; offers insight into how bicycle accident injury claims are valued; and discusses common questions and legal issues that are often present in bicycle collision cases, as well as the common pitfalls and traps to avoi...

The buzzer sounds from inside the jury room to signal a verdict. A sharp, unnatural noise—full of promise and danger. But when the judge reads the verdict, it isn't what anyone has been expecting.Robert Herrick is the lawyer for William Grant, who is badly injured. But now, Robert's chances of helping his client seem nonexistent, even though the jury has rewarded two other plaintiffs from the same accident with huge damages.The pain of this impending defeat is overwhelming....

We know how complicated and difficult personal injury, workers compensation, and disability claims can be. Think of this book as a guidebook or a roadmap, if you will, through the often confusing and overwhelming world of personal injury law. We wanted to provide you with a resource that is easy to understand, without a law degree.Each chapter will lead you through one aspect in clear, understandable language. We hope that it will clarify your options, explain the law, and perhaps ...

Little Kids, Big Accidents is a book to help parents understand and protect their child's rights following a traumatic accident. This informative book includes:* Basic facts about children and accidents* Important legal ramifications in child injury cases* Determining the value of child injury claims* The settlement of child injury claims* Understanding children and traumatic brain injury* The wrongful death of a child* What you should know ...

As my life hung in the balance after a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver, I promised to spend the rest of my life helping others if I were to survive. Despite sustaining a traumatic brain injury, I am the founder and president of Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping people whose careers have been altered by injury or other unforeseen circumstances. This book is to help other personal injury survivors contemplating litigation, or already involve...

Self-Help Guides to the Law™ explain the law in clear, concise terms to a popular audience of non-lawyers. Summarizing the key areas of the law with which readers are most likely to come into contact, the Guides broadly outline the statutes and cases that govern landlord-tenant relations, personal injury, contracts, family law, criminal law and constitutional law and procedure.With detailed references to sources for readers wishing to delve deeper, the Guides

I am a new author and I want to make everyone aware that I am NOT by any stretch of the word an attorney. However, I did work as a paralegal/secretary in the personal injury / medical malpractice field as well as the foreclosure/bankruptcy field for close to 20 years in two firms and I have learned many of the secrets that can protect and save you a lot of headaches in the long run. I can confidently say that I know the BASIC direction and process of how to get started after you've had an ...