We aren't victims of circumstance, we are co creators of our own reality.
And I'm
not a victim of my circumstances.
I consider myself one of those women who is a product of her choices,
not a victim of her circumstances.»
The traditional ruler stated that he preferred Buhari's administration to that of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, adding that President Goodluck Jonathan would also have been a better leader if he was
not a victim of circumstances, who allowed some people to use him.
Not exact matches
However, some people prefer to avoid responsibility; they can't seem to get beyond blaming others and being
victims of their
circumstances.
When there is nobody to protect your interests, and you are transformed into a
victim of circumstance there are
not a lot
of things that you can hear that will make you feel better.
To sin is
not simply to be maladjusted, or mentally ill, or socially conditioned in a certain way, or otherwise to be a
victim of bad
circumstances.
We don't have to be
victims of circumstance.
It is
not all his fault, but neither is he the helpless
victim of circumstances.
This isn't a small school by any stretch, but one that's a
victim of circumstance.
As «second
victims»
not only do we suffer intense emotional trauma and vulnerability, but depending on the
circumstances, nurses can also suffer shame, guilt, anger, embarrassment, humiliation, isolation, depression, and loss
of confidence.
You're
not being particularly sensitive to those who have, and you know what, sometimes people are indeed the
victims of crappy genes and bad
circumstances.
Not all combatants were
victims of the
circumstances.
We can
not all be just
victims of the
circumstances.
Cuomo stopped, short though,
of criticizing the Assembly Speaker for the previously undisclosed payout to Lopez's
victims back in June, saying he did
not have all the information about the
circumstances.
«A rape
victim is never at fault and we do
not want the
circumstances in which these assaults take place to cause any
victim to doubt that,» said Sean Sutton, Head
of the NCA's Serious Crimes Analysis Section.
We can comprehend this, and we can see how Tonya becomes a
victim of circumstance,
of others» abuse, and
of her own state
of victimhood — seeing conspiracies against her, even though they might
not exist.
And yet Marguerite is simply a
victim of her own
circumstance, tucked away in a lofty bubble surrounded by people who don't love her enough to tell her the truth.
But in spite
of the film's marketing, Time isn't so much the villain as he is a
victim of circumstance.
The movie doesn't see Kennedy in quite the same way the character sees himself — as a
victim of circumstance and a family curse, which has left him the only living son
of a dynasty that never made much room for him.
It is my firm belief that children who live in communities where their lives do
not matter to the police, politicians, or members
of their own community will fall
victim to traumatic
circumstances that will have a tremendous impact on them for the rest
of their lives.
is the
victim,
not the instigator
of her unfortunate
circumstances.
However, just because everyone's playing by the same set
of rules on paper doesn't mean consumers can't still be
victims of circumstance.
Others might be
victims of circumstances in which families are moving and decide to leave their pet behind, or can
not afford to care for them any longer.
Some
of these games are oddities, the kind
of uniquely Japanese title that wouldn't have been commercial viable outside
of the country; others may have done well but were
victims of circumstance.
«There's nothing particularly wrong with Xbox One, but I think the Microsoft team has been
victim to a very unfortunate set
of circumstances, some
of it self - made and some
not.
Accused went to cottage
of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with
victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public int
victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC —
Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public int
Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result
victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public int
victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted
victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public int
victim's evidence that there was some kind
of pushing — Accused convicted on one count
of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term
of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04
of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was
not appropriate in
circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did
not deliberately attempt to injure
victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public int
victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation
of her conduct — Section 730
of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases
of this nature, provided that it was in best interest
of accused and
not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did
not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood
of re-offending — Conditional discharge would
not be contrary to public interest.
Accused went to cottage
of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with
victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was r
victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC —
Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was r
Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result
victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was r
victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted
victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was r
victim's evidence that there was some kind
of pushing — Accused convicted on one count
of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term
of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04
of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion
not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in
circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention
of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood
of re-offending was remote.
However, in
circumstances where
victim and the keeper were both equally aware
of the risks it is often
not a great hurdle to establish that the claimant accepted that risk.
The financial power imbalance between an accident
victim and an insurer places the accident
victim at a significant disadvantage which is heightened in
circumstances where even if they incur the expense to obtain appropriate medical records and reports, and are successful, they are
not entitled to any reimbursement for the cost
of those records and reports, which can often exceed the amount in dispute.
There are even
circumstances in which the injured accident
victim has
not elected this coverage in which their insurance company will still have to provide it for failing to comply with the special requirements
of this law.
Although the facts and
circumstances of every injury case are different, damages that are generally available to a
victim of a catastrophic injury case can include but
not be limited to:
We can
not guarantee any particular legal outcome because the
circumstances of every case is different; however, you will quickly find outcomes which our clients experience regularly surpass typical financial settlements for other
victims of auto accidents with similar case facts.
Compensation for Damages Although the facts and
circumstances of every injury case are different, damages that are generally available to a
victim of a catastrophic injury case can include but
not be limited to:
We can be proactive, and
not just
victims of circumstance, being tossed around on the sea during the storm
of market disruptions and regulatory experimentation.
Also, after the accident, the
victim should
not talk to anyone under any
circumstances, with the exception
of cooperating with the police investigation.
26 Having found that the defendant did
not see the
victim at all prior to the accident, the only question for me to answer is whether, in the particular
circumstances of this case, the defendant's failure to see the
victim constitutes driving without due care and attention.
Tolling the statute
of limitations ensures that
victims are
not unfairly barred from recovering compensation for
circumstances beyond their immediate control.
Witnesses,
victims, medical care providers, and police may
not have a clear memory
of the
circumstances of your motorcycle accident weeks or months after.
While in some
circumstances this is fine as the lawyer is an extremely ranked and reliable injury legal representative, the large majority
of these
circumstances turn out less than optimum for the
victim due to the fact that the lawyer is
not the appropriate option for the case.
What most
victims do
not realize is that there are various regulations and
circumstances which involve Maryland truck accident law, Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, accident reconstruction, investigations, and ultimately the chain
of liability
of the accident.
It would mean that where serious harassment by an employee in the course
of his employment has occurred, the
victim... would
not have the right normally provided by the law to persons who suffer a wrong in that
circumstance, namely, the right to have recourse to the wrongdoer's employer.
Stadlen J said the allegations against Bonhoeffer: «Could hardly be more serious... If proved, they would have a potentially devastating effect on his career, reputation and financial position...
not only is this a classic case
of one person's word against another but because the other alleged
victims live in Kenya, neither the claimant nor the FTPP nor the GMC has any legal power to compel their attendance... It is hard to imagine
circumstances in which the ability to cross-examine the uncorroborated allegations
of a single witness would assume a greater importance to a professional man faced with such serious allegations.»
Victims of catastrophic brain injuries, amputations, disabling injuries or the loss
of a family member from a crash do
not want their law firm to be dealing with such severe
circumstances for the first time.
The rule waives the requirement for individual agreement if the
victim is unable to agree due to incapacity or other emergency
circumstance and: (1) The law enforcement official represents that the protected health information is needed to determine whether a violation
of law by a person other than the
victim has occurred and the information is
not intended to be used against the
victim; (2) the law enforcement official represents that immediate law enforcement activity that depends on such disclosure would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure; and (3) the covered entity, in the exercise
of professional judgment, determines that the disclosure is in the individual's best interests.
The final rule waives the requirement for agreement if the covered entity is unable to obtain the individual's agreement due to incapacity or other emergency
circumstance, and (1) the law enforcement official represents that the information is needed to determine whether a violation
of law by a person other than the
victim has occurred and the information is
not intended to be used against the
victim; (2) the law enforcement official represents that immediate law enforcement activity that depends on the disclosure would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure; and (3) the covered entity determines, in the exercise
of professional judgment, that the disclosure is in the individual's best interests.
The covered entity must make the decision whether to disclose only in limited
circumstances: when there is no mandatory reporting law; or when the
victim is unable to provide agreement and the law enforcement official represents that: the protected health information is needed to determine whether a violation
of law by a person other than the
victim has occurred, that the information will
not be used against the
victim, and that immediate law enforcement activity that depends on such information would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure.
It would
not be reasonable to impose such a duty, since prosecutors must have regard to the wider public interest, as well as the interests
of victims (which may
not coincide with the public interest or the interests
of other
victims) and all other relevant
circumstances.
The homeless are sometimes detained as a matter
of policy for offenses that would ordinarily
not be enforced or for marginal medical reasons, primarily as a matter
of protective custody, when there is a fear that the individuals will suffer serious injury from exposure or from
circumstances that make them particularly likely to be
victims (e.g. following a surge
of vigilante killings
of homeless people).
Taking into account the financial
circumstances of the applicants, the sentencing judge did
not find it to be part
of a fit sentence to impose a
victim surcharge as part
of any
of their sentences.