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Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
A 65-year-old passenger was injured after the transit bus she was riding on was rear-ended by another transit bus while in heavy traffic in the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Marc C. Saperstein filed suit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, proving that the rear-ending bus driver was negligent in failing to safely operate his vehicle, and won the client a $1,000,000 settlement.
The injured woman was taken to Mount Sanai Hospital in New York, and was diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction/suspect of a traumatic brain injury. She was later diagnosed with post-concussive syndrome, PTSD, post-traumatic perilymphatic fistula syndrome, disc herniations, annual fissures, lumbar bilateral neural foraminal stenosis with Grade 1 anterolisthesis, lateral meniscal tear and grade 2 tears at the proximal medial collateral ligament with soft tissue edema on the left knee. For treatment, she underwent anterior discectomy and fusion, left knee arthroscopic surgery, multiple trigger point injections, right and left knee injections, a medial branch of the dorsal ramus nerve block, and a left anterolateral knee injection. Our client also completed several courses of physical therapy to improve her pain.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C retained medical experts to author narrative opinions proving the permanent nature of our client’s injuries. The experts’ reports helped Partner Marc C. Saperstein win our client a settlement for her injuries, pain & suffering.
Settlements are often limited by the total available insurance coverage. Insurance company adjusters and their lawyers often defend cases by claiming that a client was negligent and could have avoided being injured by arguing comparative negligence on the part of an injured client; or that their pain and suffering was caused by pre-existing medical conditions or prior injuries. Despite those defenses, the Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, PC lawyers won their client’s injury claim. Each client’s case is unique. Results may differ because of different facts, circumstances and available insurance coverage.
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Medical Glossary:
Anterior Discectomy and Fusion: A surgery to remove a damaged disc from the spine and join the surrounding bones together.
Annual Fissures: Small tears in the outer layer of a spinal disc.
Cognitive Dysfunction/TBI: Problems with thinking and memory due to a traumatic brain injury.
Disc Herniations: When discs (cushions) between the bones in the spine bulge out of place.
Grade 2 Tears at the Proximal Medial Collateral Ligament with Soft Tissue Edema: Partial tears in the ligament on the inside of the knee, causing swelling in the surrounding tissues.
Left Anterolateral Knee Injection: An injection into the front and side of the left knee to reduce pain and inflammation.
Left Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: A surgery using a tiny camera to look inside and treat problems in the left knee.
Lumbar Bilateral Neural Foraminal Stenosis with Grade 1 Anterolisthesis: Narrowing of the openings on both sides of the lower spine where nerves pass through, with a slight forward slip of one vertebra over another.
Lateral Meniscal Tear: A tear in the cartilage on the outer side of the knee.
Medial Branch of the Dorsal Ramus Nerve Block: An injection to block pain from the nerves in the spine.
Post-Concussive Syndrome: Symptoms like headaches and dizziness that continue after a concussion.
Post-Traumatic Perilymphatic Fistula Syndrome: A condition where a tear or defect in the inner ear causes fluid to leak, often following a head injury, leading to dizziness and balance problems.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event.
Trigger Point Injection: A shot of medicine into specific areas of the muscle to relieve pain.
