As always, doctors are among the top targets for lawsuits. Every slip of the wrist or scalpel left in someone’s abdomen is another lawsuit just waiting to happen. That is why whenever they wheel you off to surgery nowadays, they have to physically mark which limb it is they are going to perform surgery on. That is also why medical id is become more prevalent. That way there is no question and no possibility for mixups.
As a member of the upper middle-class, there are things I have to worry about, such as home invasion. My luxury vase collection could fetch hundreds if stolen. I already have the classic barbed wire fences and alarm systems, but these don’t set my mind at ease enough. The Desert Eagle under my pillow helps, and so does alarm system monitoring. That way whenever I leave I can keep an eye on my house. Anything to sleep soundly.
My dad is one lucky man. When I first began to know him a few years ago, he was driving around this beat up Isuzu truck. Whenever that thing finally gave way, he switched over to a cheap Harley knock off motorcycle. I guess it was good at getting him from point A to point B, but there is a lot to be concerned about when a man like my dad takes the handles of a motorcycle. Let’s just say he isn’t the ideal motorcycle driver when it comes to safety and procedures. The bottom line is that he needs four wheels on the ground to successfully navigate. He recently got remarried and his new wife understands this concept and has convinced him that the four wheel variety of transportation is what he needs. That is why she let him drive around this nice Ford Mustang for the past few years. His responsibility on the road has increased dramatically, so she took it one step further. He recently got one of those limited edition Bullitt inspired models. There’s not much that can’t be said about this car. I can only hope to one day have a rich wife to take care of me like that. Now all of a sudden he’s all interested in connecting to other Mustang drivers to gloat about all the things he’s done to it. That’s when I told him about this new Mustang blog. It is the perfect place for him to spout all of his facts to users who will actually know what he’s talking about. This gives him ample opportunity to talk about his car and use the other big toy he has in his life - his two thousand dollar computer setup.
About four weeks ago, I was working on a property tax case at the state capitol. There was some controversial lines of questioning to the witness by the district attorney, so I requested a visit to the Judge’s chambers during the recess. When I was there, we got the problem resolved relatively quickly. However, I couldn’t help but notice his large collection of books. It went beyond the normal law manuals. This guy had all kinds of classic literature, a library from his office. He told me I could borrow anything I wanted, but had to bring it back or risk contempt of court! I think I’ll stick to the library and their nickel a day fees!
I was up early last week almost every day, despite not having a great deal to do. I had to work on some paperwork everyday for about an hour, but other than that I got some much needed rest and relaxation. I was watching The Price Is Right featuring Drew Carey. I guess he is a formidable host in the wake of old Bob Barker, but I saw this showcase prize I really thought about getting for myself. They had a few tv lift cabinets to bring out your flat screen TV. Why worry about it getting stolen when you can hide it inside the furniture?
You’d be surprised at how hard it is to stay in shape in a profession like law. Most of the time is spent behind a desk or sitting in a court room. The exercise we get is pretty much limited to climbing the stairs at the courthouse, and most don’t even do that any more. All the weeks of Burger King and McDonalds lunch don’t help either. That is why I am considering getting some strength equipment installed in my home.
I was up last night after having had a nightmare, so I flipped on the television to see what was going on in the world. Of course at the hour I was watching, there was nothing but infomercials. I had been thinking of remodeling our home, but didn’t want to go to Home Depot and get all the stuff at incredible markups. There was this service called directbuy that claimed they could sell decor and furnishings at less than retail costs. I thought, why not> I called and ordered the catalogue to see if they have any worthwhile items.
After hearing about people suing fast food chains for hot coffee, I guess it should be no surprise to learn that one woman in Arkansas is suing over injuries sustained on a treadmill. You usually don’t think of danger when you think of treadmills, but the scenario played out on many a TV show apparently played out when the machine kicked into high gear and knocked the woman on the floor at a local gym. The video has yet to be released, but she is claiming, among injuries, anguish and grief. Give me a break!
Being out on the road all the time exposes me to some great places of lodging, and others not so great. Last week, I was in Salt Lake City to interview someone who wanted to move to my area and work in our law firm. I have stayed at some Condo Hotels in my day, but none as fine as this one in Utah. I was told the Jazz frequent the nightclub below after home games. I didn’t see any of the players there, but they did have Ripple and I had a glass with my hot wings.
After years of watching Law and Order, I figured it must be a lot more exciting to practice law in New York City. After all, there is always some huge case to work on. Here in Florida, the biggest cases have to do with some old man’s estate or a real estate dispute. If I were to ever get an itch for a real adventure in the field of law, I would become a lawyer in New York. The only thing in my way is a call to the mover NYC and passing the New York Bar exam.