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In New Brunswick, New Jersey, a driver was injured in a bus accident while stopped at the intersection of George Street and Morris Street. Her car was hit in the front end by a bus from the next lane that was turning left into the intersection. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Patricia Boguslawski filed suit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, proved the bus driver’s negligence in safely turning and operating the vehicle, and won the client a $475,000 settlement.
The injured woman was taken by ambulance to Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she was diagnosed with cervical disc herniations, median nerve neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbar left nerve neuropathy, and post-concussive syndrome. To treat her injuries, she underwent anterior cervical disc decompression, interbody fusion, cage screw stabilization, local bone graft harvesting, and received multiple cervical epidural injections. The client completed courses of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment to improve her condition.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. retained medical experts to author narratives proving the permanent nature of the client’s injuries. Their reports helped Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Patricia Boguslawski win the client a settlement for her injuries, pain, and 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 cervical disc decompression: A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves by removing part or all of a damaged spinal disc in the neck (cervical spine).
Cage screw stabilization: A surgical technique where a cage-like device is inserted between vertebral bodies and stabilized with screws to promote fusion and provide spinal stability.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: A condition where the median nerve, which runs through the wrist, becomes compressed, leading to symptoms such as hand pain, tingling, and weakness.
Cervical epidural injections: Medical treatments where corticosteroids are injected into the epidural space of the cervical spine to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain associated with certain conditions.
Disc herniations: When a spinal disc’s inner material pushes through its outer layer, often causing pain or numbness due to nerve compression.
Interbody fusion: A surgical procedure where a spinal disc is removed and replaced with a bone graft or artificial spacer to promote fusion between adjacent vertebrae.
Local bone graft harvesting: A surgical technique where bone graft material is taken from a nearby area (often the pelvic bone) and used to promote bone fusion in another part of the body, such as the spine.
Lumbar left nerve neuropathy: A condition characterized by pain, tingling, or weakness in the lower back and legs, often caused by compression or irritation of the left lumbar nerves.
Median nerve neuropathy: A condition where the median nerve, which travels down the arm, becomes compressed or damaged, leading to symptoms such as hand pain, tingling, and weakness.
Post-concussive syndrome: A condition where symptoms persist after a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury, including headaches, dizziness, memory problems, and cognitive difficulties.
