This posting is an overview of the nervous system. The source of the info is a course offered by The Teaching Company and presented by Dr. Anthony Goodman. The course is “Understanding The Human Body:An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology”. … Continue reading
Personal injury anatomy cardiovascular system is one of several postings dealing with human anatomy and physiology for injury lawyers and plaintiffs. In order to grasp your injury case you must know the basics of anatomy. These postings are designed to … Continue reading
As is true with many things dealing with trial lawyers, there is a great deal of back and forth about the contingent fee system. This fee system is used mostly in injury claims. The contingent fee is exactly that i.e., … Continue reading
Overcoming jury bias is a problem that every trial lawyer confronts. Jury bias doesn’t mean that the members of the jury don’t like the plaintiff. What it does mean is that every human being brings to the courtroom their own biases … Continue reading
Filing suit in US District Court, also known as federal court, requires that the court have what is called subject matter jurisdiction. This is based on either diversity of citizenship or what is called a federal question. The former means … Continue reading
Arbitration clauses are quite the rage these days. There is a question as to whether either party can enforce them. In contracts between people of equal standing, they likely can be enforced by either party. However with contracts between people … Continue reading
Outdoor decks have become a common fixture on many homes. Sometimes the decks are built as part of the new home and sometimes they are built as afterthoughts by the owner. Fairfax County Deck Collapses May Be Governed By Typical … Continue reading
Gross Negligence Redefined By The VSC The Virginia Supreme Court seems to have given new meaning to this term. Elliott v. Carter was a wrongful death action that involved a Boy Scout and his peer leader. The Boy Scouts were … Continue reading
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a new form of treatment for injury. It can help heal some orthopaedic injuries. For instance a torn rotator cuff. Where steroid injections and physical therapy have not helped and the patient does not … Continue reading
Proving damages can always be a challenge on behalf of an injured person. Most people sitting on a jury who are asked to award damages to an injured party are being put in that situation for the first time. Most … Continue reading
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