HUDSON LAW FIRM
1846 E. Rosemeade Parkway, Suite 239, Carrollton, Texas 75007
Phone: 972-360-9898 Fax: 972-360-9899
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Witness:
You mumbled on the first part of that and I couldn't understand what you were saying. Could you repeat the question?
Attorney:
I mumbled, did I? Well, we'll just ask the court reporter to read back what I said. She didn't indicate any problem understanding what I said, so obviously she understood every word. We'll j ust have her read my question back and find out if there was any mumbling going on. Madam reporter, would you be so kind?
Court Reporter:
Mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble.
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Disorder in the Courts
Attorney:
Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
Witness:
Did you actually pass the bar exam?
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Disorder in the American Courts
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Legal Tip of the Month - Any Camera Will Do!
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Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough without having to worry about sticking to a to-do list afterward. But there are a number of things you can do in the immediate aftermath of a traffic accident that will go a long way toward protecting your legal rights in any resulting injury claim. One key step is to take photographs of the accident scene and other details surrounding the crash (after you have made sure everyone involved in the accident is okay, of course). Read on to learn more.
How Photographs Can Help
Taking photographs of the scene and other details surrounding the crash is a great way to preserve evidence. The photos will come in handy when dealing with insurance companies, and pictures of the accident scene will also be a big asset if a personal injury lawsuit is filed as a result of the accident. The photos can be used to help paint a picture of the location of the accident (i.e. an intersection), driving conditions at the time, the position of the vehicles, collision points, and a host of other accident details. Pictures like these can also help refresh your memory down the road when speaking to the insurance company or testifying in a deposition or in court.
Any Camera Will Do
Keep in mind that you are simply trying to preserve evidence, not win
 any photography awards. So any type of device that takes pictures will suffice -- you don't need to carry a camera in your glove compartment. Cell phone and PDA cameras have become increasingly sophisticated and often have a flash built in. A disposable camera is also an option. Whatever sort of camera or device you are using, if it has the ability to time/date stamp photos, be sure you have that function enabled.
Capture the Details
 When you're thinking about what to photograph, it may not be obvious which details of the accident will become important later on. So the more pictures you can take, the better. If you have a disposable camera and/or a device with limited storage capacity, choose your photographs carefully. But, if you can take a lot of pictures and then sort through them later, that is the best way to go. Try to take pictures of: - Your car, and the damage it sustained;
- The other cars involved in the accident, and the damage they sustained;
- Any vehicle parts, shattered glass, or other debris that may have fallen onto the road;
- The accident site (i.e., the intersection, parking lot, or other location);
- The environment/weather conditions;
- Any visible bodily injuries to you, your passengers, and other parties (if feasible and consented to, of course);
- The other driver's license, insurance cards, and license plate; and
- The other driver and any passengers.
Take Photos from Different Angles and Distances
It's best to take a wide variety of photos. Try to snap photographs from at least three different angles and distances. For close-up photographs, try to take the picture from a distance of one to five feet from the subject. Also take medium distance photographs (from 10 to 15 feet away) and long distance or panoramic photographs (from 20 or more feet away) when it's safe and makes sense to do so. 
When taking pictures of vehicles and the surrounding area, try to keep a common landmark in each of the photographs in order to demonstrate distance and scale. Also be aware of the sunlight and weather conditions and how those might affect your photographs, especially those relating to damage to your vehicle. If possible, use different flash intensities, and/or take the same photographs with and without flash. Finally, if you are using a camera, experiment with your settings and features. You may have the ability to take wide-angle photographs or utilize other innovative options that could better capture details.
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EFFECTIVENESS
"When you take care of the little things,
the big things will take care of themselves."
The paradox of little things is that we can most neglect them because they seem unnecessary. Yet the little things are sometimes the hardest things, because they are little things.
Little things are those things that you overlook because you just do not have time. Little things are like keys that open big doors. Better yet, remember that little hinges swing big doors.
The value of doing little things is they teach us the way of excellence. Taking care of the little things, develops an awareness of what is most important right now.
Leadershipology 101
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Well, another exciting season of Angry Birds' soccer has come to an end. I am proud to report that the Angry Birds really started playing better the second half of the season and actually won a game a couple of weeks ago by shutting out the other team, 5-0. The coaches and players have some work to do in the off season to come back next year as a stronger, better team. Although, there has been considerable talk about changing the name of the team next year. More updates to follow in future newsletters.
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