How to Avoid Being Struck by Lightning

August 26, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Obviously, the best defense against being struck by lightning is to avoid it all together. Id est, walking outside during a lightning storm is highly inadvisable. However, staying indoors is not a fool proof defense. People indeed do get struck by lightning even when they remain indoors. Part of avoiding lighting strikes is the...
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Diagnosing Whiplash

August 25, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Whiplash is a very common injury that occurs in car crashes. It may take several days for symptoms to surface, but nevertheless, whiplash can take time to heal and can result in considerable pain and expense. If you notice any of the symptoms, make sure you consult a personal injury attorney to help you...
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A Call to Action for Female Lawyers

August 24, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
A recent study pulled data from 2013 cases that filled the U.S District Courts. Out of the civil cases, 68% were litigated by men, and 76% of lead counsels were men. Women, who comprise only 36% of the legal profession account for only 17% of large law firm equity partners, and only 22% comprise...
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Surviving a Shark Attack

August 23, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Although the probability of a shark attack is less than being struck by lightning (.003%), it would be a horrifying event. Sharks are intimidating animals by virtue of their size, brutality, and their predatory nature. The good news is that humans are higher on the food chain than sharks and thus sharks can be...
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Silliness Amidst the Legal System

August 22, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
The legal system is for the most part a highly evolved airtight system. But there are a few components of our justice system that can be considered superfluous or even absurd. On the flipside of the coin though, some of the disputes, issues, or transgressions that make their way to the legal system are...
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