By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist A TBI is a traumatic brain injury. But truth be told, any brain injury large or small can be traumatic. The degree of the trauma is based on the location in the brain where the injury took place and the degree of damage. Persons with mild damage can … Read more
Dr. Manges PhD | Forensic Psychologist | Expert Witness American Sniper: A Trial Focused on Insanity and NGRI Many Americans have already enjoyed the popular Oscar nominated film – American Sniper. The film, based on the autobiography of the “American Sniper,” Chris Kelly, accurately describes the way Kelly’s life tragically ended on February 2nd, 2013. … Read more
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could go into court and explain to the judge how you know the true value of a spouse’s ability to earn money? That you could tell the magistrate or judge how your client put their ex-spouse through school, did their laundry, took care of their kids, and all for … Read more
Dr. Manges Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist | Expert Witness “Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” – Lao Tzu Although the expert is there to testify so the jury will … Read more
Dr. Manges Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist | Expert Witness Last month we focused on expert witnesses – what to consider when hiring an expert and how expert witnesses are judged by a jury. A recent decision in a high-profile case, however, highlights the importance of expert testimony and expert witnesses. A large class-action lawsuit in … Read more
Acquaintance rape occurs when someone you know or trust forces you to have sexual intercourse. The rapist can be a friend, family member, neighbor, or a co-worker. Acquaintance rape can happen on a first date, at a party or when you have been going out for a long time. It can happen in any relationship, … Read more
Although there is a lot of good to be said about the low level of unemployability we are now going through, those with disabilities are getting a raw deal. The disabled are working more but still suffer in terms of lower employment numbers. In a recent release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it was … Read more
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report by Michael Rieley says “Big data adds up to opportunities in math careers”. Wondering about a career? consider the field of mathematical science. The BLS says the employment of mathematical science occupations is projected to grow 27.9 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than the … Read more
Recent news releases have identified another clergy member as having been abusive to one or more members of their congregation. Although it would be ill-advised to condemn someone in the court of public opinion when the facts or a jury of one’s peers has not found the person guilty, no matter how horrific their behavior, … Read more
There are a number of aspects that must be fully considered in order to obtain full compensation for a TBI victim. Earnings Capacity and Vocational AbilityAt the outset, earnings capacity loss should be considered. A vocational expert can testify about the individual’s ability to work, the types of jobs in which they are capable of … Read more