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The client was driving southbound on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C., when another car, with no lights on, pulled out of a parking lot attempting a U-turn, and collided with our client’s vehicle. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Marc C. Saperstein filed suit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, alleging that the driver was negligent in failing to safely and attentively operate his vehicle, and secured our client a $450,000 settlement.
The client suffered injuries to his left knee, which were diagnosed as a ganglion cyst, torn meniscus, chondromalacia of the patellofemoral joint, plica syndrome, and contusion. He was also diagnosed with contusions to his chest wall, coccyx, and left shoulder. To address his knee injury, he underwent left knee arthroscopy and completed multiple courses of physical therapy to improve his overall condition.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. retained medical experts to prepare narrative reports proving the permanent nature of our client’s injuries. Furthermore, Partner Marc C. Saperstein retained an accident reconstructionist who found that the client had been driving attentively, with headlights, at the speed limit. He analyzed that the client had not been able to see and avoid the other car in time to react because the Defendant did not turn on his headlights and was making an unexpected illegal U-turn attempt.
Our experts’ reports helped Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Marc C. Saperstein secure our client a $450,000 settlement for his 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:
Chondromalacia of the patellofemoral joint: A condition where the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella) and the groove of the thigh bone (femur) softens and breaks down, leading to pain and discomfort in the knee joint.
Coccyx: The small, triangular bone at the base of the spine (tailbone), which can be injured or fractured due to trauma or falls.
Contusion: A bruise or injury caused by blunt force trauma to the skin or soft tissues, resulting in discoloration and tenderness.
Ganglion cyst: A non-cancerous lump or swelling that usually forms on or near a joint or tendon, often filled with fluid, and can cause discomfort or pressure.
Left knee arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure to examine and treat problems in the knee joint using a small camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments.
Plica syndrome: A condition where a fold of tissue in the knee joint becomes irritated and inflamed, leading to pain and limited mobility.
Torn meniscus: A tear in the C-shaped cartilage (meniscus) in the knee joint, often caused by twisting or sudden movements, resulting in pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee.
