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February 9, 2024

Basketball and Stress Fractures: Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing

In the relentless pursuit of excellence on the basketball court, athletes often find themselves walking a fine line between pushing their limits and risking injury. Among the various challenges faced by basketball players, stress fractures stand out as a particularly formidable foe. In this exploration, we delve into the world …

February 8, 2024

Classifications of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can be among the most devastating consequences of accidents, often leading to long-term consequences that affect both the injured individual and their loved ones. Understanding the different classifications of brain injuries is essential in grasping the severity and potential outcomes. Here’s an exploration of the various types …

February 7, 2024

Can an Open Container of Alcohol in a Car Lead to OWI Charges?

Drinking and driving is a serious offense, and it can have severe legal consequences. In Wisconsin, operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is heavily penalized, and drivers can face fines, the loss of their driving privileges, and jail time in some cases. While most people understand that driving while intoxicated …

February 7, 2024

What to Do After a Car Collision: Essential Steps to Protect Yourself

Being involved in a car accident can be a terrifying experience, often leaving you in a state of shock and confusion. However, taking the right steps immediately after a collision can help mitigate damages and ensure your protection. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential actions …

February 6, 2024

What Are the Benefits of Establishing Paternity for a Child?

Establishing paternity is the legal process of determining and confirming the identity of the biological father of a child. This may be necessary in situations where parents are not married at the time that their child is born or when there is doubt about the identity of the child’s father. …

February 6, 2024

Social Media Addiction and Teenagers

Have you ever felt, without any specific reason, a compulsion to pick up your phone and launch a particular application? Do you see your children doing this? You’re not alone. As of last October, 41 states and the District of Columbia, sued the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and …

February 6, 2024

Stark & Stark Welcomes New Shareholder Joseph McCarthy, Esq.

Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Shareholder Joseph McCarthy, Esq. to our Hamilton office. Joseph is a member of the Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate Tax Appeals Groups, where he represents large financial institutions, hedge funds, landlords, small businesses, and other …

February 1, 2024

$1 Million Dram Shop Wrongful Death Policy Limit Settlement

The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron and co-counsel Eric Romano of the Romano Law Firm have secured a $1 Million pre-suit, policy limit settlement in a dram shop (liquor liability) wrongful death case. On July 31st, 2021, Thomas Lewis attempted to break up a fight that began in …

February 1, 2024

New Jersey Intends to Suspend Two South Jersey Nursing Homes from Medicaid

The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Medicaid Fraud Unit has moved to suspend two South Jersey nursing homes from New Jersey Medicaid, citing poor conditions at the facilities and evidence that their owners defrauded New York’s Medicaid program. The suspension is scheduled to begin on May 25. …

January 31, 2024

Beasley Allen files lawsuit after Amazon driver’s negligence causes crash

Beasley Allen has filed a lawsuit against Amazon on behalf of a client seriously injured in a central Alabama crash. In August 2023, our client’s vehicle was hit by an Amazon Delivery Service Program vehicle on Hwy. 14 in Elmore County. As a direct result, the client suffered and …

January 31, 2024

Wrongful Death and Elderly Care: When Neglect Leads to Tragedy

Understanding the Heartache Behind Elderly Care Negligence The golden years of our elderly loved ones’ lives should be marked by dignity, respect, and care. Yet, for some families, these years are overshadowed by the unimaginable pain of losing someone to wrongful death in an elderly care setting. When the very …

January 31, 2024

Exploring Treatment Options for Exactech Shoulder Issues: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Approaches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication advising healthcare providers to stop implanting Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech. The Safety Communication, which the FDA published on January 16, 2024, identifies issues with Exactech’s packaging that can cause oxidation leading to …

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