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Anoxic Brain Injury

Posted by admin on February 28, 2009 in Legal Portal

Anoxic Brain Injury occurs in cases of severe lack of oxygen to the brain. This usually happens when blood is unable to flow to the brain due to certain injuries or bleeding. There are three types of such injury: anemic anoxia (blood doesn’t carry enough oxygen), toxic anoxia (caused by toxins that block oxygen in the blood from being used) and anoxic anoxia (no oxygen is being supplied to the brain).

There are post resuscitation and prehospital factors that can determine the injury suffered, especially in newborn children that enter a coma. Unfortunately, such brain injuries happen to newly born babies because of several complications that can appear leading to a lack of oxygen to the child’s brain. The outcome becomes less promising the longer the baby is in the coma.

The brain needs oxygen and glucose to function properly. Lack of oxygen to the brain damages cortex situated nerves where cells originate. In cardio-pulmonary arrest, loss of consciousness occurs in 10-15 seconds and irreversible brain damage happens in 5 minutes. For example, the common sleeper hold seen at wrestling shows is very dangerous, and many kids have suffered irreversible damage trying to imitate it.

There are several treatments a patient can undergo, but brain injury is rarely cured 100%. Programs of hyperbaric oxygen therapy have been used to positive effect in the past and it does help. The best rehabilitation is provided by specialized centers where patients suffering from anoxic brain injury are taken care of 24 hours a day.

Brain Injury Lawyers provides detailed information about brain injury lawyers, anoxic brain injury, brain injury associations, and more. Brain Injury Lawyers is affiliated with Personal Injury Lawyers Chicago.


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Tricks for Booking Geneva Ski Transfer for Your Luxury Skiing Holiday

Posted by admin on in Internet Travel Resources

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A Discussion of Major Lawsuits Faced by Sears Roebuck and Co

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Though their catalogue has been referred to as the “Consumer’s Bible,” as a company it does not have a perfect relationship with consumers or its employees. A number of high profile lawsuits over the company’s long and storied history have brought a fair amount of negative attention. This article will discuss some of the major lawsuits that Sears has had to deal with.

In November of 2000, Sears agreed to pay eleven million people in its credit card program almost one hundred and sixty million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit. The concern was over interest rates that had increased even though Sears had originally claimed they would not. The situation occurred when Sears transferred the cards to a subsidiary. In this situation it was clear that Sears had a lack of communication with its subsidiary and paid the price.. Reference Article

A class action lawsuit was prepared in December of 2004 that said that Sears, Roebuck and Co had shown false advertising and consumer fraud by saying that the Craftsman tool line is “Made in the USA” The idea behind the suit was that by printing this on the labels to their products they were creating a false sense of patriotism and quality. In fact, the parts on the tool in question came from china, the Indian subcontinent, Mexico and Denmark. Reference Article

Currently there is an class action lawsuit being prepared against Sears regarding its Whirlpool Colypso washer. Apparently the Kenmore Elite Calypso and Whirlpool Calypso washing machines have electronic and mechanical problems. There are issues that cause the clothes to be washed improperly and be ruined. Reference Article.

Any company as large as Sears is bound to be hit by the occasional lawsuit. Though the above lawsuits do show a certain amount of legal entanglement in the company, it does not show that the company received a disproportionately large amount of legal claims.

Tom Samus is a retired legal clerk and writer for Go-Shop.info. He is a father of two children and husband of Clara Parks.


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Data Protection: New Interpretation of the Data Protection Act

Posted by admin on February 27, 2009 in Legal Portal

A restrictive interpretation of the Data Protection Act 1998 (”the Act”) will limit subject access requests1. Businesses may welcome the Court of Appeal’s judgment from Durant v FSA [2003], as it might make their obligations under the Act easier to fulfill.

The case of Michael John Durant v Financial Services Authority [2003] EWCA Civ 1746 - Court of Appeal focuses on the right of an individual to access his or her personal data held by an organisation. After a dispute with his bank, which involved the bank successfully applying an exemption which denied him the right of access to his data, Mr Durant complained to the Financial Services Authority (”FSA”).

Although the FSA investigated his complaint, it did not reveal detailed information about its investigation to Mr Durant. The FSA made available documents in computerised format but refused him access to manual files, claiming that the information sought was neither “personal” nor part of a “relevant filing system”. Mr Durant appealed.

The Court of Appeal held that:-

The purpose of the subject access provision is “…to enable [an individual] to check whether the data controller’s processing… unlawfully infringes his privacy and, if so, to take such steps as the Act provides (i.e. blocking or rectification)… It is not an automatic key to any information, readily accessible or not of matters in which he may be named or involved.”

Records that make reference to an individual are not necessarily “personal data”;

The records must be relevant or proximate to the individual (i.e. significantly biographical or of which the individual was the focus of attention). In deciding on a case-by-case basis whether information falls within the Act, two factors are relevant:

“…Whether the information is biographical in a significant sense, that is, going beyond the recording of the putative data subject’s involvement in a matter or event that has no personal connotations…
…information should have the the putative data subject as its focus rather than some other person with whom he may have been involved or some transaction event…In short, it is information that affects his privacy, whether in his personal or family life, business of professional capacity”;

It is not sufficient that the records just relate to something in which the individual was involved;

The records must contain “information that affects [the individual’s] privacy, whether in his personal or family life, business or professional capacity” - “It is likely in most cases that only information that names or directly refers to [a data subject] will qualify and “not all information retrieved from a computer search against an individual’s name or unique identifier is personal data within the Act”;

The definition of “relevant filing system” in relation to manual filing systems (i.e. paper-based) are those which are clearly structured, in a manner akin to computerised records, and within which the data must be readily accessible for reasons of practicality, easily identifying the fact that it contains personal data relating to the individual;

There must be clear warning to litigants that the Act: “…is not an automatic key to any information, readily accessible or not, of matters of matters in which he may be named or involved. Nor is to assist him…to obtain discovery of documents that may assist him in litigation or complaints against third parties.”

The Court ruled that Mr Durant should not be given the documents requested as, “mere mention of the data subject in a document held by a data controller does not necessarily amount to his personal data”.

Mr Durant is awaiting permission to challenge the Court of Appeal’s ruling in the House of Lords.

Request by data subjects or individuals for the data that a company holds in relation to the individuals

If you require further information contact us.

Email: enquiries@rtcoopers.com

© RT COOPERS, 2005. This Briefing Note does not provide a comprehensive or complete statement of the law relating to the issues discussed nor does it constitute legal advice. It is intended only to highlight general issues. Specialist legal advice should always be sought in relation to particular circumstances.

EzineArticles Expert Author Rosanna Cooper

Dr Rosanna Cooper is a partner in RT Coopers Solicitors a law firm based in the City of London. The firm specialises in commercial and corporate law and has an outstanding reputation in areas such as intellectual property, data protection, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Contact us at enquiries@rtcoopers.com. visit our website at http://www.rtcoopers.com


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No Win, No Fee, and Power Questions

Posted by admin on February 26, 2009 in Legal Portal

Nonetheless it’s a popular term used by personal injury solicitors. There are advertisements all over the place, online and offline by solicitors and claim management companies. “If you lose, we won’t charge you a penny” and many of the likes. But do you understand what it means…

A solicitor will mention he or she will work on a no win no fee basis. In an instant you’ll think, ‘if the solicitor loses, I don’t pay anything’, which is correct. But what happens if the solicitor wins?

That’s right, there’s a fee to pay. Not many people grasp this… they only think if they lose they don’t need to pay. Majority of people think it’s a free service. It’s true… to a certain extent.

If the solicitor wins and you receive your final settlement, have they ever happen to mention, ‘by the way I’ve won your case, my fees are £XXXX!’ They’ve won, haven’t they and you’ve received your cheque, but what about the fees?

What happens behind the scenes…

This is what happens but I must point out it doesn’t apply to all solicitor firms. It all in the paperwork, some refer to it as the ’small print’. When a client wins, the fees are received from the 3rd party, who you are claiming against. But there are conditional clauses where you might even have to pay for their fees additionally if they are not recovered. Solicitors don’t work for free, they also have a family to feed and a legal firm to run.

So what’s the catch?

Solicitors have a CFA (conditional fee agreement), which states obligations to be carried out by both yourself and the solicitor. There are also other agreements such as insurance policies, medical consent forms, authority forms and loan agreements.

Your final settlement cheque depends on what forms you sign. So before you go ahead and start signing papers with any solicitor firm, ask them specific questions.

Will I get 100% of my compensation?

Will you charge me any fees, if so, why and how?

What’s a Conditional Fee Agreement for?

Why is there an insurance policy for my claim and will it be deducted from my settlement cheque?

Why do I need sign a loan agreement?

These are ‘power’ questions you need to ask to be on the safe side rather than questions like:

How much will I get in compensation?

How long will my case take?

Is there any way to speed up the process so that I can get the settlement cheque quicker?

These are NOT questions in terms of the solicitor helping you. These are money related questions and not really helpful in the initial stages of a personal injury case. It’s true that the final result is about the money, but not at this moment.

By asking ‘power’ questions, it won’t have a burden on you once your claim is settled. Communicating with the ‘right’ no win no fee solicitor helps tremendously especially if you want the maximum final results. They are working with you, not against you. So get these issues out of the way before you sign any papers or you could end up in shock!

It’s easy to claim compensation without receiving any final moments of ’shock’. It’s a new era in no win no fee claims; ask power questions and you’ll be laughing to the bank.


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How Much is Your Case Worth?

Posted by admin on in Legal Portal

Evaluating personal injury claims is a tricky business. In the past six years my firm, CapTran, has underwritten 10,000 requests for pre-settlement advances by plaintiffs. We have never had anyone tell us that their case was not a “slam dunk” or that they were not going to get a substantial settlement. We are always told the insurance company is going to settle quickly because their case and/or attorney are so good.

Our experience tells us - baloney!

Unrealistic expectations in personal injury law are a recipe for certain disappointment. Rarely do even slam-dunk cases get settled quickly for large amounts. Quite the opposite, slam-dunk cases usually involve serious injuries that require a long time to treat. Settlements are rarely reached prior to the victim achieving maximum medical improvement.

Hubris aside, everyone wants to know the real value of their case. Unfortunately, accident victims are often beset with self-appointed experts replete with stories and anecdotal evidence of huge jury awards. They know someone who knows someone who got a huge settlement for a back strain or “whiplash”. These influences do nothing but confuse the issue and most of the time has nothing to do with reality.

The truth is that, with the exception of the horrific paralyzing or disfiguring injury, most accident damage awards fall within a very predictable range. The National Transportation Safety Board reports that 3 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents each year and insurance companies pay out nearly $20 Billion in bodily injury claims annually. The Insurance Research Council conducts a survey of auto claims every five years. The survey’s participant’s account for about two out of every three claims paid in the United States. In short, there is an enormous amount of data available to insurance companies regarding every conceivable type of injury and the amount paid to settle the claim.

Facts to consider

1. The average amount paid for a bodily injury claim is less than $10,000.

2. The amount paid varies widely by state.

3. Insurance companies are very wary of chiropractic treatment, especially if it is the only treatment.

4. Insurance companies are very wary of excessive physical therapy treatment.

If your attorney is experienced in personal injury cases he or she will know the range of values and the claiming behavior of insurance adjusters in your area. Our experience is that attorneys are prone to overestimate the value of your case rather than underestimate it. We urge you to listen to your attorney’s advice regarding claim value because it is unlikely that they will overestimate its worth. If you attorney is not experienced in PI cases - well, get another attorney.

That having been said, we offer the following thoughts that come from our experience. We have limited our comments to the most common type of case - motor vehicle accidents.

Factors to Consider

There are a great many factors that impact on the potential value of you claim. In order to determine whether (and how much) to invest in your case, CapTran® uses these factors or case attributes, to calculate the value of a case. In general we look at the following case attributes:

1. The event

2. Liability

3. Ability to pay

4. Damages

5. “Quality” of the Defendant

6. “Quality” of the Plaintiff - you!

1. The Event

What actually happened? Not what you think happened, or even what you know happened but rather, what can be verified or proven.

• If the police did not arrive at the scene it will be more difficult for you to prove anything.

• If you received a ticket you will have a difficult time collecting full value for your case (in contributory negligence states you may collect nothing!)

• If the defendant received a ticket, his or her insurance carrier is more likely to readily admit liability.

• If the accident happened in a manner that is unquestionably not your fault and/or demonstrates recklessness on the part of the defendant, the insurance carrier is more likely to attempt to settle.

• Where there witnesses unrelated to you and not in your vehicle present? If so, defendant’s insurance carrier is more likely to readily admit liability.

• Did the other driver admit liability at the scene? If so, defendant’s insurance carrier is more likely to readily admit liability.

• Did you take pictures of the car at the scene or later?

• Was your vehicle moving or stopped? If lawfully stopped it is highly unlikely that you will be deemed to have contributed to the accident and the defendant’s insurance carrier is more likely to admit liability.

2. Liability

The certainty of liability or the availability of a defense will impact the level of enthusiasm the insurance carrier has to settle your case. If there appears to be a valid defense available, even if not perfect, the value of a settlement offer will suffer. If the injuries are minor, the only thing the insurance company has to lose is the expense of trying the case.

3. Ability to Pay

Regardless of your damages, someone has to have the ability to pay in order for you to collect. The availability of insurance or a financially strong defendant is critical to the ability to achieve financial redress for your injuries.

Amount of insurance coverage. Insurance policies have limits on the amount they will pay per accident victim as well as per accident. If you are one of several people injured in an accident you will have to share the coverage with the other claimants. For example, if a policy has a “per accident” cap of $100,000 and five people are injured each with a claim worth of $50,000 (for a total of $250,000) there will not be enough to cover all claims.

Self Insurance. Many large companies self-insure meaning that instead of paying premises to an insurance company, they set aside certain monies each year to establish an insurance reserve to handle future claims. Many times the company will actually have its own so-called captive insurance company.

4. Damages

Severity of impact. This is common sense. If your vehicle has a sustained little damage the insurance adjuster will know that a jury is likely to conclude that no one could have been seriously injured in such a “fender bender”. On the other hand, they will not want to go up against an attorney that can hold up a picture of your severely demolished vehicle telling the jury “why, my client is lucky to be alive!”

When you received treatment. If you went to the emergency in an ambulance that is better than if you went to the emergency room two days later (especially if you went to your attorney first).

Soft tissue injuries versus broken bones. Most minor accidents involve what used to be called “whiplash” but are now referred to as cervical strain or sprain. A broken bone is easy to prove and easy for juries to understand. With soft tissue injuries, it is difficult for juries to separate good claims from fraudulent ones. Insurance adjusters know that juries will not award large amounts for soft tissue injuries.

If you have a broken bone, especially if it is a weight-bearing bone, you have an injury that can be verified by indisputable evidence such as x-rays.

Amount of your medical bills. While “meds” are a very significant (often the most significant) factor in determining case value, there is no simple formula to use in determining case value. Forget the junk about “3 times meds” or “3 times specials”. Insurance Research Council survey data reveals that bodily injury claims cannot be estimated in such a simple fashion. Values vary widely from state to state and the type of meds is very important. Some rules of thumb are:

1. “Treating” expenses carry more weight with insurance adjusters than diagnostic expenses. It matters little that you decided to have an expensive MRI or CAT Scan.

2. Chiropractic expenses are severely discounted by insurance adjusters (and ignored by us).

3. Excessive visits to the physical therapist are not only discounted by adjusters but along with chiropractic bills also raise a red flag for what is called “build-up”.

Medical providers that treated you. Insurance adjusters look for treatment by medical specialists that indicate clear-cut injuries associated with vehicular impact. If you are only treated by the ER physician and perhaps your family doctor it will not carry as much weight as if you were treated by an Orthopedic Surgeon or a Neurologist.

Documentation of your injury. Failure to go for medical treatment, or large gaps of time between treatments, are red flags for insurance adjusters. Inadequate documentation will not pass muster with insurance adjusters.

5. Quality of the Defendant

Appearance matters in court. Every adjuster knows that a sympathetic defendant is less likely to suffer large verdicts. The inverse is, of course, true as well. The kind of evidence, especially prior acts that can be presented in court varies from state to state but defendants must be wary that adverse evidence regarding the plaintiff will see its way into the jury room.

6. Quality of Plaintiff - YOU!

We have had several good cases lost because the jury simply didn’t like the plaintiff. If you appear too strident or are overly aggressive, combatant or belligerent, a jury will find a way to punish you for your behavior.

If you have had several minor accidents a jury may conclude that you are a scam artist.

Above all else, try to be realistic in your evaluation of your claim. The object of the tort system is to compensate you for your damages not to unreasonably enrich you. Be sensible and reasonable and you will enhance your chances for a successful outcome. Good luck!

This article is intended for information only and should not be construed as legal advice. You should consult your own attorney for legal advice.

©Copyright Capital Transaction Group Inc

Wayne C Walker, president of CapTran, the leader in litigation finance. http://www.captran.com


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Business Entities - A Quick Guide

Posted by admin on February 25, 2009 in Legal Portal

Business entities comes in so many types that business owners can easily get confused. Here’s a quick guide that will hopefully shed a little light on business entities for you.

Business Entities

“C” Corporation: A corporation whose shares are held by shareholders. The entity stands apart from the shareholders for legal and tax purposes. The shares of the corporation may be “taken public” and traded on stock markets. Google is an example of a publicly traded “C” corporation.

Foreign Corporation: A corporation doing business in a jurisdiction beyond where it was formed. Microsoft is a Washington corporation. When it does business in New York, it is considered a “foreign corporation.”

General Partnership: A business effort involving two or more people, known as partners. Each partner is liable for all partnership debts and obligations regardless participation and contribution amounts. Put another way, a general partnership provides no protection against lawsuits.

Holding Company: Part of a double incorporation strategy. The sole purpose of a holding company is to own or control other companies. Said other companies typically are exposed to significant liability threats. For instance, many insurance companies use holding companies to suck off profits and limit lawsuit risks.

Joint Venture: A cooperative business effort between two or more parties. It is usually limited to a single business purpose and involves a sharing of responsibilities and revenues. For instance, a database programmer and web site designer might enter a joint venture to provide e-commerce solutions to businesses.

“LLC” - Limited Liability Company: A creation of state law in which one or more individuals form an entity providing the liability protection of a corporation, but the tax benefits of a partnership.

Limited Partnership: A partnership in which the business is managed by a general partner with limited partners supplying capital investment. The limited partners are prohibited from actively participating in the management of the partnership. In exchange, the limited partners liability is limited to the amount of their investment. In pursuing this business entity, the general partner is almost always a corporation.

Partnership by Estoppel: A partnership created by operation of law when two or more people pursue a business goal and hold themselves out to the public as such. This business entity is prevalent as it is the automatic designation for two people doing business who fail to take any steps to designate a business entity. In this entity, each partner is completely exposed to liability risks.

“S” Corporation: Similar to a “C” corporation, this entity provides solid asset protection for shareholders from business liabilities and debts. The primary difference is the entity can be taxed as a pass through entity and is limited to 75 shareholders.

Sole Proprietorship: A business owned and controlled by one person. The designation provides no protection from business liabilities. It is taxed on the person’s personal tax returns on schedule “C”.

Each of the above entities provides certain advantages to a business owner. If you consider the particulars of your efforts, you should be able to get an idea of which one is best for you.

Richard A. Chapo is a San Diego business lawyer with www.sandiegobusinesslawfirm.com - providing legal services and legal advice to businesses in San Diego, California.


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Property Management Software ideas

Posted by admin on February 24, 2009 in Biz, Lifestyle Management, Technology

Everyone is looking forward to their distant or not so distant retirement. If you know that there going to be a possible retirement dinner then you should plan a speech ahead of time. Many people have a tough time speaking in front of large audiences. If this is you then I will try to give you some tips that will help boost your confidence enough to speak without looking out of place. There are a number of things you can do during your speech to help calm your nerves. There are a few pointers you should consider when planning the perfect farewell speech.

On a different issue, property management software is the hot trend for small buildings today, it allows you to better manage the houses expenses and the on line payment systems integrated into the software allows everyone a fast and quick way of making payments of rent on line. Another service that is making its way into high rise buildings is building package tracking services, made possible by computer systems that track the packages till they are at your door. You should try and watch some of the new building managers install and operate their own systems in each building, it is truly a sci fi experience.


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Finding The Right Lawyer To Represent You

Posted by admin on February 23, 2009 in Legal Portal

Adjuster Henry Hustle from GiveAwayNothing Insurance tried to take advantage of you so you’ve decided to obtain the services of an attorney. Here are some insights you should consider:

SMALL LAW FIRM VS. LARGE LAW FIRM: The size of the law firm has absolutely nothing to do with how well that office will represent you and/or handle your case. A large law firm (10 or more names on their letterhead) will not impress an insurance adjuster into giving you a better settlement. On the contrary, adjuster’s who’ve been around, know that huge law offices have multi-million dollar clients with mind-boggling legal problems. Because of this those types of law firms often do not put the time (nor concern) into a several thousand dollar personal injury case that a small office would. The bottom line? You’ll receive more and better attention from a small law office. Many of the best personal injury lawyers operate within the confines of a law firm with only two, three or, at the very most, four associates.

BEWARE OF LAWYERS WHO REPRESENT “DEFENDANTS”:The practice of law has become incredibly specialized. Find a lawyer who has experience representing claimant’s(called “Plaintiffs” in legalese) in personal injury cases.(You’re a “Plaintiff”). Be careful not to be represented by someone who is primarily an attorney for “Defendants’. These lawyers way of thinking are usually too closely tied to the values, attitudes and mental outlook of their cold and calculating insurance company clients.More often than not they’ll not extend themselves nor battle as hard - - consciously or unconsciously - - to obtain top dollar for your claim.(To you four or five hundred dollars more is a lot of money.To them it’s a drop in the bucket)!

COMPARISON SHOP: Talk to friends, acquaintances and/or co-workers who may have been represented by a lawyer on their own personal injury claim. Personal Injury lawyers normally don’t charge for an initial consultation.But, before you meet with them, find out if they do.If the answer to that is “yes”, go somewhere else.

While chatting with the lawyer, getting to know him and (generally speaking) what your case is all about, you should find out:

(1) How long have they been in practice?(10 years - plus - that’s good. 6 to 8 years is just okay. 3 to 4 years is highly questionable. 2 years or less is totally unacceptable).

(2) Roughly what percentage of his practice involves personal injury cases? If it’s less than 75% say “goodbye”.

(3) Does he often represent corporations and/or insurance companies? If he does than forge it, excuse yourself and take a walk.He’s not a Plaintiff’s attorney (you’re a “Plaintiff”) he’s a Defendant’s attorney (the insurance company is a “Defendant”). He’s not for you!

PAYING THE LAWYER - THE WRITTEN FEE AGREEMENT”: After you’ve discussed the fact’s of your case you may be able to get some sense from the attorney how much he thinks your case is worth, and how difficult it may be to get the insurance company to pay that amount.(He probably won’t commit himself. He’ll do a song and dance that would put Madonna to shame). Once you’ve grappled with that ask him exactly how much he’s going to charge you for handling your case?

If you’re at fault for the accident and it’s only your damaged ego that demands legal action he’s going to charge you for every move he makes - - and there can be a ton of them - - at hundreds of dollars an hour.If you have a case in which the other driver is clearly at fault (and your damages are substantial) his heart will be pounding with glee and he’ll be salivating furiously to have you hire him. In that instance he’ll be quite willing to waive all potential charges.

Usually, in the majority of cases, it should be a straight “Contingency Fee” with no costs assessed to you. Once your financial deal has been agreed upon ask him to put that into writing, in his “Written Fee Agreement”.(If he balks at a Written Fee Agreement you should begin to hum that old tune “I’ll See Ya’ Later Alligator”, get up, thank him for his time, and exit that office)

Copyright (c) 2003 by Daniel G. Baldyga. All rights Reserved

DISCLAIMER: The only purpose of this insurance claim tip FINDING THE RIGHT LAWYER is to help people understand the motor vehicle accident claim process. Neither Dan Baldyg nor ARTICLE CITY make any guarantee of any kind whatsoever; NOR do they purport to engage in rendering any professional or legal service; NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an insurance adjuster, or claims consultant or the like. Where such professional help is desired it is the INDIVIDUAL’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain said services.

Dan Baldyga’s third and latest book AUTO ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIM (How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss)can be found on the internet at http://www.autoaccidentclaims.com. This book reveals “How To” successfully handle your motor vehicle accident claim, so you won’t be taken advantage of. It also goes into detail regarding the revolutionary BASE (The Baldyga Auto Accident Settlement Evalation Formula). BASE explains how to determine the value of the “Pain and Suffering” you endured - - because of your personal injury.

Copyright (c) By Daniel G. Baldyga. All Rights Reserved

For over 30 years Dan Baldyga was a claims adjuster, supervisor, manager and also a trial assisstant. He is now retired and spends his time attempting to assist those involved in motor vehicle accident claims so they will not be taken advantage of. Mail to:

dbpaw@attbi.com


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Will Humans Accept AlI Business Decision Software

Posted by admin on February 19, 2009 in Software Parlor

Many debate the ability of business decision software to out think their human manager counter parts. Yet in reality many such systems already exist and are replacing humans. Indeed many such systems exist and will continue to be upgraded as they prove their worthiness in business processes. Many of these systems work slightly differently, some give potential decisions numerical and statistical ratings based on the criteria and come up with the best management practice (BMP) or decision based on this.

Many believe that if the system is correctly designed then the criteria can be used for many business decisions. Indeed since we know that human decision making is based on many things it will be up to the programmers and designers of AI business decision matrix software systems to have on board those in the industry or field that who make such decision on a daily basis to help in the design. Those AI systems which would be more human friendly as they mimic the best parts of human interaction and decision making and limit the worst of what the species is capable of, will be the systems most readily chosen to serve in businesses.

So many considerations are necessary in business decision software in any industry. For instance many things need to be considered when choosing manufacturing methods of course and one would presume that design industry specific systems would think all this through. For instance here are some considerations to be considered in manufacturing fields;

http://worldthinktank.net/wttbbs/index.php?s=a27c9e71380d998ccc6e372c897e85a8&showtopic=311&view=findpost&p=946

You can see rather quickly that simplicity is important in business decision software, yet a lot of thinking needs to go into the criteria and thus failure to do so will cause delays and inefficiencies. Yet one must also note that as the decision becomes more and more complex a properly designed system will be able to outsmart its human counterpart. That day in many business models has already come and gone and in the future AI will be able to outsmart the smartest humans in business. Think on this.

Lance Winslow - EzineArticles Expert Author

“Lance Winslow” - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/


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