Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Injured Land Rig Worker
The legal team from Arnold & Itkin LLP has recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a land rig worker who was severely injured while employed outside of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Following the injury, the industrial worker turned to our team of personal injury attorneys for the strong legal protection that he needed to pursue justice. Our firm took on the case and filed suit against Devon Energy, Weatherford, Helmerich & Payne and Wayne Duncan in Houston, Texas. We look forward to helping this individual and his family through this difficult time by representing their best interests and fighting tirelessly to recover the financial compensation they deserve. Want to know more about our firm? Click here to read about our recent cases or click here to browse …
Goldberg’s Death Prompts Treadmill Safety Reminder
The recent death of David Goldberg, the CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, has raised concerns about the safety of exercise equipment such as treadmills. Goldberg was found in a gym, lying by a treadmill and bleeding severely from the back of his head. It is believed he slipped on the […]
Firefighter secures six figure sum following career-ending injury, 10th March 2015
An ex-firefighter who suffered a career-ending injury while working at Ilkley Fire Station in West Yorkshire has secured a substantial damages settlement.
Studies Link Zofran to Birth Defects
In the past few years, several studies have identified a potential link between Zofran (ondansetron) and an increased risk of birth defects. Harvard and Boston University Review This 2012 epidemiological review of more than 10,000 birth records found that women who were prescribed Zofran as an off-label treatment for morning sickness were over twice as […]
Set Sail with Safety First
According to the statistics, the number one contributing factor in boating accidents is operator inattention. The second most important factor is operator inexperience. National Safe Boating Month, serves as an important time to remind everyone to make safety a priority, whether you own a vessel, personal watercraft such as a jet ski or wave runner, or […]
High Court weighs excessive force against accused not yet convicted of crimes
04/29/2015 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Washington – The Supreme Court is hearing a case that calls into question the limits on the use of excessive force for inmates who are awaiting trial, and have not been convicted of any crime. The Associated Press (AP) states the issue at hand in the case is whether individuals who file legal claims against jail guards based on alleged mistreatment are required to show there was intentional or reckless use of excessive force, as opposed to simply being unreasonable. The case pertains to an incident involving a man who says two jail officers used excessive force when transferring him to another cell. The man, Michael Kingsley, was jailed on drug charges and awaiting trial at…
Stark & Stark Attorney Elected to the Board of Directors of One Simple Wish
Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Bryan M. Roberts, Esq. has been elected to the Board of Directors of One Simple Wish. “To me, there is nothing greater than giving an innocent child hope, help and happiness.” Mr. Roberts said of his appointment. “One Simple Wish is an extraordinary organization that has given hope, help and happiness to the most vulnerable members of our local, state and national communities. I am very proud to join One Simple Wish and further their mission.” The not-for-profit is active in 48 states and provides small wishes to children who are in foster care or have been abused and neglected. Stark & Stark is a presenting sponsor of the Mercer County Park’s Spring…
Inspections Expose Unsafe Product Imports
The United States Department of Justice recently filed a product liability lawsuit in federal court against Toys Distribution Inc., BLI Apparel Inc., All Seasons Sales Inc. and S&J Merchandise Inc., as well as six of the owners and managers of the…By: Howard Ankin
Understanding Employee Rights in Colorado
Colorado has a lot going for its citizens including ranking fourth in 2014 for being a great place to work based on factors like employment rate, average salary, cost of living and workplace conditions. So what other factors should you be concerned about if you work in the Centennial State? Employee rights come to mind because no matter how good your job, being prepared with the right information regarding workplace laws is a smart idea. Listed below are some areas to consider about Colorado work laws and their impact on your rights and job expectations. Non-Discrimination Hiring, Firing and Harassment Laws, and Job Termination Employers cannot use information about place of birth, age, race, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or family-planning decisions to conduct the …
Freehand Line-Drawing in Affirmance of Huge Verdict in Children’s Motrin/TEN Case
A couple of days ago, we watched the lovely “St. Vincent.” The film stars a spot-on Bill Murray as Vincent, an unemployed curmudgeon living alone in an otherwise tidy residential neighborhood. Disrepair has turned Vincent’s house into an eyesore….By: Reed Smith
April is the busiest month
It’s been a busy April ‘round these parts, even if there haven’t been many posts going up. So I thought I would let everyone in on a few of the things that have been going on……By: McGuireWoods LLP
Do I Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed at work, in a car accident, in a place of business, or any other publicly or privately owned place, you may be wondering if you are able to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may have medical bills piling up as a result of your injury. You may be missing time at work while you recover. There are a number of economic and non-economic costs that can be associated with suffering an injury. Fortunately, depending on the circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. How To Determine Whether Or Not You Have A Personal Injury Lawsuit Determining whether or not you should file a personal injury lawsuit depends on …