Protecting the Elderly
The extent to which our nation’s elderly are become vulnerable inside nursing homes is becoming more and more apparent to the baby boomer generation that now must attend to the needs of their parents. Too often, the primary need is simply to protect an aging parent from abuse and neglect. An interesting article suggests new tools […]
Stark & Stark Attorney Obtains $2.3 Million in Two Construction Accident Settlements
Stark & Stark attorney, Bryan M. Roberts, obtained a $1.3 Million settlement for a surveyor who was injured in a roadway construction site on Interstate 287 in Somerset County when she was struck by a utility vehicle travelling in reverse. As a result of this traumatic event, the plaintiff suffered permanent brain and orthopedic injuries. The plaintiff filed a complaint against the driver of the utility truck, Crisdel Group, Inc., the employer of the driver and the general contractor on the project, and the State of New Jersey, the owner of the project. Most recently, Mr. Roberts obtained a $1 Million settlement for a union worker that was injured on a roadway construction site in Hudson County where he was crushed in a trench collapse. As a result …
The Benefits of Having Personal Injury Attorney Representation
Personal injury attorneys represent victims who suffer emotional or physical injuries caused by another person or group of individuals. In these instances, reasonable actions were not taken to prevent the situation from occurring. When involved with a case, the attorney may investigate and evaluate all the evidence and information concerning the accident and determine the need for negotiation or the need to file a lawsuit in an attempt to gain appropriate compensation. When to Contact an Attorney When someone becomes seriously injured or ill and believes that they deserve compensation for expenses involved with their medical condition, they should consult with a Denver personal injury lawyer. Gaining sufficient monetary compensation often requires legal help. Lawyers represent the best interest of clients and may be able to help …
Proffers 101: When to Make Your Offer of Proof
Where a party challenges a trial court’s ruling excluding testimony, appellate courts generally require the substance of the excluded evidence to have been set forth on the record or else the challenge will not be properly preserved for review….By: Carlton Fields Jorden Burt
Zero-hours contracts are ‘tip of the iceberg’ says TUC, 28th April 2015
Research published by the TUC suggests zero-hours contracts are the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as hundreds of thousands of UK employees report being employed on short hours contracts.
Are We Becoming More Social?
It goes without saying that there’s been much attention given to the use of social media in litigation. As litigators, we regularly monitor Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media networks to surveille those who have sued our clients…By: Cozen O’Connor
Consumer Products: The CPSC Files Suit Seeking Civil Penalties Against Michaels Stores for Failures of Reporting and Material Misrepresentation
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), filed suit against Michaels Stores, Inc. (“Michaels”) in the Northern District of Texas. United States of America v. Michaels Stores,…By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad: Kansas District Court Certifies Settlement Class and Grants Preliminary Approval but Rejects Notice by Publication
A boy fell through the vinyl guardrail his father installed on the second story deck of their home. After settling his son’s personal injury claims, the father sued Home Depot and the guardrail manufacturer on behalf of himself and other Kansas…By: Carlton Fields Jorden Burt
5 Car Accident Myths
Listen to any morning traffic report or talk to any friend and you know — car accidents happen all the time. And everyone’s got their own story. So how do you separate fact from fiction? Here are five of the most persistent car accident myths, and why they’re they are just plain wrong. If You’re Not Hurt Right Away, You Can’t Sue for Injuries Later. Some injuries, especially those like whiplash, can take weeks or months to develop noticeable symptoms. As long as you’re within your state’s statute of limitations, you can file an injury claim. Even if you don’t feel hurt, you should probably seek medical attention immediately, just to be safe. The Other Driver and I Can Work It Out. One of the biggest mistakes after …
Injured in an Airbnb Rental
Travel is expensive. Why spend money on a hotel if you’re going to spend most of your time sightseeing? Airbnb has become a cheaper and more attractive option for many travelers. However, what happens in the case of an injury? You slip and fall in a hotel, you sue the hotel. If you slip in fall in an Airbnb rental, who do you sue? Can you even sue? Personal Injury Lawsuits Under the principle of premises liability, homeowners, landowners, landlords, Airbnb hosts, are responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment on their property. For premises owners to be held liable for injuries, you, the plaintiff, must show that the owner created, knew, or should have known about an unsafe condition and negligently failed to correct it, causing …
Summary Judgment Appropriate in PA Where Frequent Exposure to and Breathing of Asbestos Dust Is Absent
The Pennsylvania Superior Court in Sterling v. P&H Mining Equipment, Inc. recently affirmed the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant P&H Mining Equipment, Inc. (P&H) because plaintiff Norman…By: Wilson Elser
Need to Know: Car Accidents in Other Countries
Car accidents are never pleasant, but they can really spoil a perfect vacation when they occur while you are traveling. And an injury can make it even worse. In many ways, international car accidents are handled in similar ways to those at home. But there might be some big differences, depending on where you’re visiting. Here are some things to consider if you are injured in a car accident in another country. First Steps What you do right after a car accident abroad should be the same as what you do after an accident at home. First, assess the damage. Make sure everyone is OK, that anyone injured receives medical attention, and that the cars involved in the accident are not a danger to other traffic or …