The Dangers of Paraquat Tongue

August 17, 2022

The condition referred to as “Paraquat tongue” is a lesser-known side-effect that can occur as a result of exposure to the chemical Paraquat dichloride, often used as a weedkiller. Research over time has revealed that Paraquat can cause significant and highly negative side effects to the human body.  The most …

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What to Do if You Witness a Car Crash

August 15, 2022

After witnessing a car accident, your observations could prove vital in helping the injured person obtain compensation. Accidents happen every day, and you never know how your testimony may help someone who needs it. Continue reading to learn the proper steps to take if you witness a car accident, as …

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NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits

August 15, 2022

The most dangerous food in your home might not be the raw chicken sitting in your fridge, instead it might be your baby’s formula. If your infant was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after consuming Similac or Enfamil formula, you may be entitled to compensation through a lawsuit against the …

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Ethical “Info Wars”

August 8, 2022

Q. After his client denied any text messages about this case, defense counsel sent me a thumb drive with hundreds of them, including some attorney-client communications. May I use these? A. Even at war with the other …

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Reality Isn’t Universal

August 2, 2022

In Persuasion Science for Trial Lawyers, I wrote about the research that explains how the brain decides whether to engage in critical thinking or jump to a conclusion based on prior experience, bias or stereotyping. I explored how we might be able to present facts to juries so that their brains would not refuse to consider them. In Chapter 14, I quoted Colin Firth, the actor who funded a serious academic study that he humorously described as designed “to find out what was biologically wrong with people who don’t agree with me.” The study results did not find that there was anything biologically “wrong” but did confirm that there are biological differences in brain structure that account for one’s inclination to be liberal or conservative.

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Follow These Steps if You Were Injured on Vacation

July 26, 2022

People go on vacation to relax and have fun, but unfortunately, accidents can happen and sometimes vacationers wind up injured while away on a trip. We’ll take a look at a few common accidents that happen on vacation, and what to do if one of them happens to you. If …

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