Beware of Breath Tests
Breath Tests Are More Prone to Error Than Blood Tests Breath tests have for years been used in courts in which to assess whether a person is under the influence or has exceeded the legal alcohol limit. As such it is the most commonly used method for testing blood alcohol…
What Can Blood Tests Diagnose
Diagnosis by Hospital Blood Testing There are many reasons why one would undergo a blood test. They help to indicate the presence of certain conditions or rule them out. They can also be used to monitor an ongoing condition and determine whether a patient is responding to treatment. Hospital blood…
Current Trends in Drug Testing
Today’s Drug Testing Trends Despite the controversy around drug screening in current and future employees, drug testing is now extremely popular in larger companies. This is because it is a proven and cost-effective strategy which results in getting help to those who need it, lessens accidents and sick leave, improves…
Dram Shop Law in New Mexico
New Mexico’s Dram Shop Laws Forty-three states have dram shop laws, but those laws differ slightly from state to state. In my previous post, I explained the basic principles of dram shop laws. In the next series of articles, I’ll be looking at dram shop laws for specific states. Dram…
Dram Shop Laws in Nevada
Nevada’s Dram Shop Laws Las Vegas has put Nevada on the map as a destination for parties, gambling, and entertainment. It’s not altogether surprising then that Nevada has fairly lax dram shop laws when compared to other states. In my previous post, I explained the basic principles of dram shop…
Arizona’s Dram Shop Laws
Dram Shop Laws in Arizona Dram shop laws allow establishments that sell alcohol to be held accountable for damage or injury caused by their patrons. In my previous post, I explained the basic tenets of dram shop laws. In this series of articles, I’ll be focusing on dram shop laws…
Dram Shop Law in Alaska
Alaska’s Dram Shop Laws In my previous post, I explained the basic tenets of dram shop laws. In the next series of articles, I’ll be looking at dram shop laws for specific states. Recap: What is dram shop law? Dram shop laws can essentially hold third party licensed alcohol providers…
Discussing the Effect of Dram Shop Laws
Looking at Dram Shop Liability & Overserving Laws The following article is a summary of third party opinions regarding the laws that govern dram shops. What is a dram shop? The name dram shop comes from the fact that a dram is actually a unit of volume, commonly associated with…
Making the Most out of an Expert Witness
The Essentials of Hiring an Expert Witness Expert witnesses are used where a case deals with a scientific or unique industry issue and are key both in taking your case to trial and in settlement. Attorneys usually have their own preferred experts or they are referred to one by colleagues….
The Difference Between a Drug Test and a Drug Screen
A Forensic Toxicologist on Drug Tests vs. Drug Screens Although these concepts sound similar, there is a big difference between a confirmatory drug test and a drug screen or screening test. It is useful to understand the differences in order to ensure that you are not falsely accused merely because…
DUI Breath vs. Blood Test
The Forensic Toxicology Behind DUI Chemical Tests Under California law you are only obligated to submit to a chemical test, that is either a breath or a blood test, once you have been lawfully arrested for driving under the influence. Prior to lawful arrest, any test, including a field sobriety…
Beating Synthetic Urine
Forensic Toxicologists Beat the Cheaters Forensic toxicologists must always stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and testing methods in their field. This also means staying ahead of trends to cheat forensic testing. One such trend is synthetic urine. With many employers requiring drug testing from their workers, the market for…
