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John F. Kennedy Street and Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey
An 18-year-old boy was crossing at the crosswalk on John F. Kennedy Street and Bloomfield Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey when he was badly injured by an intoxicated driver who ran a red light. The young man was flung 20 feet and lost consciousness after he was hit by the car. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Steven Benvenisti filed suit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, proving that the drunk driver was negligent in failing to drive their vehicle safely and legally, and won the client a $950,000 settlement.
The injured young man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. He was diagnosed with multiple injuries, including a ruptured spleen, broken ribs and pelvis, and a mild traumatic brain injury. He also suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. For treatment of his injuries, he underwent external fixation, cystoscopy, exploratory laminectomy, splenectomy, abdominal packing, and fasciotomies for his arm injuries. Our client also completed several courses of physical and cognitive therapy to improve his pain and injuries.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon retained medical experts to author expert opinions proving the permanent nature of our client’s injuries. Partner Steven Benvenisti also hired a vocational expert to create a life care plan for our client, which revealed that our client would require permanent care from a health aide or caregiver, as well as ongoing neuropsychological treatment and therapy. The young man will also no longer be able to follow his goal of joining the Air Force due to his permanent injuries and pain. The experts’ reports helped Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partner Steven Benvenisti win the client a 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:
Abdominal Packing: Placing material inside the abdomen to control bleeding.
Acute Blood Loss Anemia Requiring Transfusion: A condition where severe blood loss causes low red blood cell count, needing a blood transfusion.
Broken Ribs: Fractured bones in the ribcage.
Closed Complete Rupture of the Pubic Symphysis: A complete tear of the joint in the front of the pelvis without breaking the skin.
Cystoscopy: A procedure where doctors use a tiny camera to look inside the bladder.
External Fixation Surgery: A procedure using a frame outside the body to stabilize broken bones.
Exploratory Laminectomy: A surgery to remove part of the vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves and to investigate spinal problems.
Fasciotomies: Surgeries to cut open the fascia (tissue around muscles) to relieve pressure and swelling.
Hematoma Around the Rectum and Bladder: A collection of blood near the rectum and bladder.
Left Kidney Laceration: A cut or tear in the left kidney.
Left Pneumothorax with Pulmonary Hemorrhage: A collapsed left lung with bleeding in the lung.
Liver Laceration: A cut or tear in the liver.
Memory Loss: Difficulty remembering information or events.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event.
Retroperitoneal Hematoma: A collection of blood in the area behind the abdominal organs.
Ruptured Spleen: A tear in the spleen causing internal bleeding.
Shattered Pelvis: A pelvis broken into many pieces.
Splenectomy: A surgery to remove the spleen.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Damage to the brain caused by a sudden injury.
Traumatic Rupture of the Bladder: A tear in the bladder caused by an injury.
