Charlie, twelve, who has autism and obsessive compulsive disorder, must endure a cross-country trip with his siblings and a strange babysitter to visit their father, who will undergo brain surgery.

If you're the victim of an accident involving a semitruck, the fallout will be unlike anything you've ever experienced. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one or dealing with catastrophic injuries as a survivor, the way forward is not always clear. You're left with a host of questions, including: how do you find out why the wreck occurred; should you pursue legal action; how do you choose a lawyer with the right type of experience; can you...

Attorney Mitch Vilos, whose practice focuses on weapons cases, has discovered that the most serious and costly mistakes gun owners make result from a misunderstanding of the law of self-defense in their home states. The offenders include some of the nation's most intelligent, well-educated and well-trained individuals including accountants, pharmacists, business owners, police, gun-store owners and concealed weapon instructors. Don't expect to find...

In the aftermath of unthinkable loss or catastrophic injury caused by the negligence of others, shock, uncertainty, and anger set in. You can't change what happened, but you can control your next steps with a plan-one that will help your family tackle the challenges ahead and ease the overwhelming burden. Few understand this more than nationally recognized lawyer Kyle Bachus. With more than twenty-five years of experience representing families in...

Ever wonder what your rights are if you or a loved one has been involved in an accident? Are you fed up with trying to deal with insurance companies and their adjusters? This book will tell you what your rights are and arm you with the tools you need to make an informed and responsible decision during some of the most trying times. Written by experienced personal injury lawyers, this book examines a wide range of scenarios from car accidents to wrongful...

Have you been injured on the job? Are you in pain and need help? The Texas workers compensation system will not help you unless you stand up for your rights as an injured employee. This book will guide you through the entire process, step by step, and show you how get the medical care and pay you deserve. Written by an injured worker who fought the system for years and won, you will learn what the insurance companies do not want you to know. Your...

"After being accused of the murder of a high school classmate thirty years prior, lawyer Jason Feldman becomes a fugitive from justice to find the one person who can prove his innocence and save the life of his son. Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer and part-time drug dealer Jason Feldman's life goals are simple: date hot women, earn enough cash to score cocaine on a regular basis, and care for his dementia-ravaged father. That all changes when a...

The sixth edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize severely ill or injured patients for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book...

Cayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. This quick-reference handbook spells out hundreds of life-saving techniques, commonsense tips, and time-tested...

De quelles façons déceler les actions frauduleuses au sein du monde de la justice ? Ce livre est une invitation au voyage dans un pays à risques : celui des juges. Le fil conducteur du récit se nourrit d'une dramaturgie o va se jouer l'honneur d'hommes injustement mis en cause. Au fil de 45 étapes, vous rencontrerez l'usage d'un faux, la manipulation de témoin, la déformation des pièces du dossier, la garde à vue pour faire craquer et l'intime...