Personal Injury Law Journal

Stark & Stark

In December of 2010, Stark & Stark launched the Personal Injury Law Journal as a way to provide clients throughout the state of New Jersey with timely information, news alerts and commentary on recent case law. Our attorneys offer updates on a wide range of legal issues including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims, birth injuries, medical malpractice claims and many more. In addition to written posts, the blog also features podcasts and video-podcasts, individual RSS feeds for each practice area and attorney author and information on upcoming speaking engagements and events.

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Pressure Ulcers- Catastrophic Negligence,” published in US1 on May 15, 2013.  The article discusses pressure ulcers, or bed sores, which many patients of nursing homes, asssisted living facilities, hospitals, group homes and rehab facilities develop.

Mr. Brusca how pressure ulcers are developed, as well as what needs to be done to prevent them, as they can be lethal if left untreated.

Mr. Brusca explains, "Pressure ulcers are evidence of neglect.  In fact, Medicare will not may for pressure wounds a patient develops in the hospital if the wound goes past Stage III- Medicare believes these should never happen absent neglect."  One of the issues many care facilities face is minimum staffing levels.  "Unfortunately, in these scenerios there is insufficient staff to make sure residents are appropriately repositioned and kept clean and dry.  The terrible outcome is pressure ulcers."

To read the full article, click here.

Stark & Stark Shareholder Carin O’Donnell will be presenting at the seminar “How to Conduct am Effective Direct and Cross Examination,” through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.  The seminar will be held at the PBI Conference Center in Mechanicsburg, PA on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at 9:00am, and at the CLE Conference Center in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9:00am.  Attendees can earn up to three substantive CLE credits and one ethics CLE credit.

The seminar will discuss the must-do approaches and the pitfalls to be avoided when questioning a witness in a mock direct and cross-examination.  Attendees will learn how to capture the attention of everyone in the courtroom and discover how to enhance the impact of a witness’s testimony and get the desired effect on the court and/or jury.  Topics that will be covered include the beneficial questioning of witnesses, overcoming evidentiary issue hurdles, keeping the rapt attention of your audience, preparing your witness to present their “story”, and organizing and structuring your performance in the courtroom.

For more information, including details about tuition, click here.

Stark & Stark Shareholder Bruce H. Stern was featured in the March 11, 2013 edition of the New Jersey Law Journal section of “Suits & Deals” for his recent victorious settlement of $1.15M.  His client, Edward Condiracci, slipped, fell and hit his head on snow covered ice, leading to mild brain trauma.  Side effects from the injury, which included diminishing his concentration ability, prevented Mr. Condiracci from being able to return to work.  He was an employee and 10 percent owner of Electronics Design Group, but was forced to sell his shares in the company and retire.  The two defendants, Jeremy Halpern, the homeowner, and JW Custom Homes LLC of Newfoundland, the construction company at the home, were both held equally responsible for the injury.  

To read the full article, click here.

Tyler Tomlinson, Shareholder in Stark & Stark’s Accident & Personal Injury Group, was featured in the article Volunteer turn out, Byers’ Choice Kicks in $25k to help save Kids Castle in The Reporter on January 6, 2013. The article discusses the community movement to save Kids Castle, a large and incredible playground in Doylestown, PA which is in need of being restored and maintained. Tomlinson is the Save Kids Castle community liaison who helped coordinate this fundraiser.

Over 100 volunteers, families and children attended an event on December 8th, which helped spread the word about the fundraising challenge. Since then, over $50,000 has been raised, helped largely by a $25,000 matched donation by Byers’ Choice Ltd.

Mr. Tomlinson said, “It is heartwarming to see the community come together to revitalize such a magical place for our children.” He went on to explain, “Because of the efforts of the community, and the generosity of Byers’ Choice, we only need to raise an additional $100,000 by March 31 in order to fully renovate and restore the iconic castle with new play features.”

Donations for Save Kids Castle will be accepted through the website www.SaveKidsCastle.org.

To read the full article, click here.

 

We hope that you and your family and friends are safe and secure.  As the recovery from the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy continues over the coming weeks and months please know that we stand with you, ready to assist in every possible way.  Please do not hesitate to contact any of our attorneys and let them know what can be done to help you or your family.

Michael Donahue, Esq., Stark & Stark shareholder and Third Vice President of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) Board of Governors has shared some helpful information that he received from The American Association for Justice.  The AAJ has developed a list of consumer tips to assist you with protecting your rights under your homeowners or small business insurance policy.  To read this information Click Here.