Read My Story - Stuart I. Garson

You don't have to wonder where the action is when you are around Stuart Garson - he is the action. Whether he is fighting big business, insurance companies or corrupt politicians, Stuart is in the thick of it - often leading the charge.

"Sometimes I feel as though I am fighting windmills," Stuart admits. "But I'm in the justice business and I care about people being treated fairly under the law. We expect citizens to have a legal system that allows their voices to be heard, not one filled with so many obstacles, mazes and labyrinths that no one can navigate it. That's why I am so disappointed with elected officials who don't work to correct this imbalance. They want the glory without producing the goods."

As partner in Seaman Garson LLC Stuart brings this passion into every aspect of his work. He also brings integrity and honesty. "'Honesty is the best policy' is the wisest advice anyone can give, because it works," says Stuart. "You don't have to backtrack to cover up lies, it's a lot easier to remember the truth."

Although Stuart, a talented musician and comedian, is known to regret 'the road not taken," he is very comfortable practicing law. "Whether it is a wrongful death case, nursing home negligence, fighting for the rights of injured workers, or seeing a fair personal injury settlement, I'm always in there making sure that justice is served," he says. "There is a right side and a wrong side. A lot of characters do the wrong thing simply because they can."

When Stuart takes a break from the action he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He is constantly listening to music and feels privileged to have "grown up with the greatest soundtrack of any generation," he says. "Sinatra, Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald, The Beatles, The Stones, The Beachboys and The Temptations were born to entertain me."

A bookworm, Stuart also likes reading books about history and politics, especially biographies of political giants. "I'm interested in seeing how powerful people get through their day," he explains. "When I was in law school my giants were Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. I'm drawn to history because it puts everything in context. I see the world around me as one long, unending narrative."

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Friday, September 3, 2010

$150,000 settlement for an 85 year old Alzheimer patient who died from malnutrition. The patient lost 90lbs. over a period of months because no one on the staff fed him, or monitored his condition. When his condition was discovered, no staff member consulted with a physician.

$250,000 settlement for a patient who developed decubitus ulcers, which led to pulmonary vascular disease. The onset of this disease resulted in his leg being amputated.

$125,000 settlement for an 85 year old Alzheimer patient who was known to wander off. The nursing home was using temporary staff members who never read the patient's chart. As a result, they never activated a wander guard and alarm. The patient got out of bed and fell sustaining a fatal head injury.

$150,000 settlement for an 89 year old nursing home resident who sustained fatal injuries when she fell out of bed onto the floor. The nursing home said she had left the bed on her own. However, an investigation of the nursing home records revealed that on 67 prior occasions she was checked while in bed and had never moved on her own. The only conclusion to be reached was that someone dropped her. The case was settled prior to trial

$150,000 settlement for the death of an 88 year old nursing home resident who developed an decubitus ulcer. He died because the staff did not to properly monitor his condition and failed to follow their own internal policies and procedures for care and treatment.

Represented a 19 year-old double amputation victim. While riding a motorcycle when struck by another vehicle resulting in a policy limits settlement.

Represented a 35 year-old husband and wife who were struck on a motorcycle while stopped at a light at an intersection, resulting in multiple pelvic, leg, and arm fractures. The case settled for $650,000.

Represented a 26 year-old male who was struck on a motorcycle by a motorist making an illegal left turn, resulting in severe traumatic brain injury, requiring occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. The case settled for $250,000 policy limits.

Settled a quadriplegic truck accident for damages in excess of $1,000,000 liability insurance limits.

Have litigated and tried to verdict several cases involving trucks stopped on roadways without adequate warning.

Settled improper loading and failure to secure load cases.

Litigated and settled many truck vs. auto cases resulting in over one million dollars in settlements.

$150,000 settlement for an 85 year old Alzheimer patient who died from malnutrition.

Settled a quadriplegic truck accident case for damages in excess of $1,000,000 liability insurance limits.

$250,000 settlement for a patient who developed decubitus ulcers, which led to pulmonary vascular disease and the amputation of his leg.

$650,000 settlement for a 35 year-old husband and wife who were struck on a motorcycle, resulting in multiple pelvic, leg, and arm fractures.

$150,000 settlement for the death of an 88 year old nursing home resident who developed an decubitus ulcer.

Represented a 26 year-old male who was struck on a motorcycle by a motorist making an illegal left turn, resulting in severe traumatic brain injury. The case settled for $250,000 policy limits.