A woman was severely injured after slipping and falling down the stairway steps of her apartment building on Overing Avenue in the Bronx, New York. The cause of the woman’s slip and fall was because there was no light switch at the top of the stairs. The client guided herself with the handrail, leading to her overstepping and falling. She was taken by ambulance to Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, for medical evaluation and treatment. She suffered a fractured ankle with ligament tears that required reconstructive surgery and an arthroscopic surgery with debridement. Sadly, the woman continued to struggle with tarsal tunnel syndrome and neuropathy.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Marc C. Saperstein hired medical experts to author narrative reports describing the client’s injuries and their permanent nature. The firm also hired an engineering expert, who examined the steps and concluded that the landlord had been negligent in failing to provide a proper handrail and lighting.
The experts’ reports helped Partner Marc C. Saperstein in his fight to secure the client compensation for her injuries, pain, and suffering, ultimately winning her a $1.6 million settlement.
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
Arthroscopic surgery with debridement: Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure where a small camera and specialized tools are used to diagnose and treat problems within a joint, such as the knee, shoulder, or hip. It allows surgeons to visualize and address issues like injuries or damaged tissues with smaller incisions and a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
Neuropathy: Nerve damage affecting the hands and feet, impairing sensation, movement, gland function, and/or organ function.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome: A condition that occurs when the tibial nerve in the ankle is compressed within tarsal tunnel, which can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the feet.
Overing Street in the Bronx, NY
