Burn injuries from accidents bring about tremendous trauma not only for the victims but also to their families. Burn injuries may not only lead to physical but also psychological pain. The medical costs can be astronomical.

I have represented many burn injury victims. I have written about prevention and what to do if you or a family member has become a victim. If you or a member of your family is a victim of burn injury due to the negligence of another person, you have a right to claim damages. As a burn injury lawyer, I can help you determine negligence in an accident and hold the offender liable for your injuries.

You can consult with me or members of our burn injury team at Stark&Stark. http://www.stark-stark.com

TO  MANY IT IS.  IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE.

Forty-five years of practicing law has taught me that people do not understand personal injury lawsuits.

You may have a personal injury lawsuit when another individual or entity is responsible for your injuries either through fault or negligence.

The most common personal injury lawsuits are motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents.

Personal injury lawsuits are call tort law suits. Torts are civil wrongs that result in injury or damages and are punishable by law to compensate victims for injuries and deter others from committing similar wrongs. Tort law varies from state to state.

To establish a personal injury lawsuit, you must establish liability and damages. Liability refers to the person at fault for your injury. Liability is proven on the basis of negligence, strict liability and intentional wrongdoing.

A party is found to be negligent if they did not take appropriate behavior to prevent your injury.

Strict liability holds a manufacturer or supplier responsible for injuries caused by appropriate use of their product, regardless of fault.

An intentional wrong is committed when an individual knows their actions will cause harm, but proceeds with the action anyway.

Damages include the physical, mental and emotional harm endured from an accident.

Laws governing personal injury lawsuits are complex and the very nature of personal injury claims is complicated. For information about a personal injury lawsuit, you are advised to consult a lawyer. If you have questions about a lawsuit about a serious injury, The Stark Injury Group is available for free consultations. http://www.starkinjurygroup.com

INSURANCE COMPANIES often rush SERIOUSLY INJURED people into quick, cheap and unfair settlements. They try to save money at your expense.

The sooner you call a lawyer with experience, an investigation can begin for you. Time is on the side of the insurance company. The longer you wait, the more you are at a disadvantage. Witnesses forget, or, worse yet, move. Physical evidence disappears. Claim deadlines may run out.

ACT NOW. I know how insurance companies think. I know insider secrets to winning a personal injury battle.

For a consultation, call Albert Stark or a member of the Stark & Stark injury team at 1 609 896 9060. I have a network of experienced lawyers in every state, developed during the 45 years of representing seriously injured people.

Back and spinal cord injuries can be serious, causing complete or partial paralysis. Paralysis can be caused by trauma that damages or tears the spinal cord. The spinal cord is the “electric wire” that sends messages back and forth from the brain.

Two types of Paralysis

1. Quadriplegia causes a person to have paralysis in both arms and both legs.

2. Paraplegia causes a person to be paralyzed in the lower half of the body.

Where an injury occurs of how severe the injury is determines how much paralysis a person experiences.

I have learned that spinal cord injuries are not always recognized. Oftentimes, an injury causes swelling around the spinal cord which takes days to find. Therefore, I recommend a thorough examination by a doctor. Failure to diagnose a spinal cord injury can result in permanent disability.

Some of the signs of spinal cord injury a person should look for are:

1.Loss of sensation

2.Pain

3.Muscle spasms

4.Difficulty breathing

5.Loss of movement

6.Numbness or Tingling

Back and spinal cord injuries can devastate a person’s life and career. They require rehabilitation and care for the rest of one’s life. If an injury is caused by someone else’s carelessness, a person with back or spinal cord injury may seek compensation. A lawyer with experience in spinal cord injuries can advise you on the best course of action to take to recover for pain and suffering, medical bills, drugs, time missed from work and on-going care. Information about those rights is available at http://www.starkinjurygroup.com

I have been helping  people with serious injuries select a lawyer. Recently, I have had a number of requests for advice in making a choice to arbitrate or go to trial with a serious injury case. I will begin by answering a few frequently answered questions.

What is the major benefit of binding arbitration over the right to go to court?
Finality and simplicity and speed, if handled correctly. It is possible to select an arbitrator who has had experience with serious injury cases.

What are the major drawbacks of binding arbitration?
Occasional partiality by a party-selected arbitrator. In three-person arbitrations, unduly lengthening the process either by the arbitration agreement or by tactical maneuvers.

Is there any particular presentation style used by attorneys in an arbitration that is more effective than others?
The same qualities that make lawyers good advocates in civil trials – organization of materials, brevity of presentation, and simplicity of language.

Are visual aids effective?
It depends on the case and upon the person presenting the case. Some of the best visual aids I have used are the most simple. I recall an orthopedist testifying about the dynamics of a herniated disc. He reached in his pocket and pulled out a plastic model of a spinal cord. In about seven to 10 minutes, he explained what a disc was, the cause of its herniation, and the methods of surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation. Simple visual aids are good in explaining brain, burn and spinal cord injuries.

Are summations important and what style is the most persuasive?
I prefer written summations after a lengthy arbitration in a serious injury case. There are cases where an oral presentation can be effective.

What words of wisdom are there for an attorney who had never arbitrated a case before?
Contrary to what others may tell you, there is no mystique or magic involved in the arbitration process. You need the same qualities of organization, preparation, and good presentation you need in every trial-type proceeding.

A seriously injured person or his or her family can benefit from arbitration if the advantages and disadvantages are spelled out before arbitration is selected. A lawyer experienced and skilled in presenting a case to arbitration is essential.