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
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
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist This post will provide brief outlines of basic techniques for detecting lies and determining whether a person is truthful, or less than truthful. Detecting lies and how to distinguish this from a person being anxious Myths about lying Body Language to Observe in Detecting LiesEyes: Arms/hands/legs Facial … Read more
When you think of disability cases, you may think of adults who have been hurt at work or in an auto accident. But when a child is permanently injured in an accident, this injury may affect the child’s ability to work and earn money when they become an adult. Certainly, the cost of long-term medical … Read more
“The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven’t thought of yet.” –Ann Landers Regardless of the state in which they are testifying, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida or Ohio to name a few, witnesses, even experts, are subjected to the same ohs and “ahs,” “ums” and “I don’t knows.” However, … Read more
Presentations By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist We are born with 28 million neurons and we accidentally kill many of them off by stress, alcohol, and misuse of our time and energy. Dr. Manges, who knows how to examine the brain, tells it all. How do you reverse an aging brain? He will … Read more