Since 1983, Scott Eldredge, a named shareholder at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, has created a thriving legal practice focused on complex medical malpractice cases, and specifically matters regarding birth trauma. He regularly appears in State and Federal Courts, and concentrates on cases that include claims for damages resulting from substandard care by medical… Read more »
In December of 2017, the Gastelum family lost their two year old son, Zion, after baby root canals and crown surgeries. Kool Smiles dental clinic, where the surgeries took place, was accused of being responsible for the wrongful death due to negligent care post-surgery. Arizona ABC15 interviews Zion’s parents about the year-long investigation, as… Read more »
What is Mass Tort Litigation? A tort is a wrongful act that results in an injury for which the injured party is entitled to compensation. A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or more defendants. Mass tort lawsuits arise when a number of plaintiffs have sustained injuries caused by the same dangerous prescription drug, defective medical… Read more »
There are few things in life as tragic as losing a loved one in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another party. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that a wrongful death is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. If you have lost a loved one in a… Read more »
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2019, five attorneys have been named partner at the firm. From left to right: David J. Crough, Michael C. Menghini, Stephan J. Marsh, David Harman, Jessica B. Prochaska. Congratulations to our newest shareholders! About Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine One… Read more »
Wildfires ravaged vast swaths of Southern Colorado in June of this year, and more out of control blazes swept through parts of Northern and Southern California in November. The result was record-setting destruction in Durango, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. For many of the people who have suffered significant losses and property damage in these… Read more »
David P. Hersh, a named shareholder at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 100 Lawyer for the 6th year in a row. This organization is an invitation-only, nationwide organization of elite lawyers in practice today who combine stellar legal credentials with a proven commitment to community… Read more »
As a national litigation law firm, Burg Simpson recognizes that communities are made great by those who give. Our ingrained culture of service and our passionate desire to make a difference in the lives of others in our communities is the essence of our firm,and the philosophy of our lawyers and legal professionals nation-wide. In… Read more »
A week after giving his moving eulogy at late President George H.W. Bush’s wake, former Republican Senator Alan K. Simpson joined with forty-three other former Senators across party lines in publishing a letter to the Washington Post. This co-signed letter urges the current Senate to embrace a bipartisan defense of democracy and constitutional values as… Read more »
Attorney Brian Matise at Burg Simpson handles complex civil litigation cases, and he has taken the lead on the West Metro Case. This case involves the distribution of more than $1.8 million in funds that remained in a trust that was committed to fund health insurance benefits for 73 retired firefighters and their dependents. These… Read more »
