A pedestrian suffered life-changing injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Boulevard East near Columbia Terrace in Weehawken, New Jersey. The crash caused severe head, spinal, orthopedic, and internal injuries, leading to extensive treatment, surgery, and a long recovery. Through detailed investigation and strong expert support, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Partners Steven Benvenisti and Luis L. Haquia secured a $5.1 million settlement for the injured pedestrian.
According to the crash investigation, the driver claimed he only saw a blur before impact. Witness statements and expert analysis showed the collision was preventable.
The pedestrian suffered catastrophic injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, brain bleed, fractures to the pelvis, ribs, and spine, a kidney injury, and serious knee ligament damage requiring surgery.
The legal team built the case by proving how and why the crash occurred, retaining an accident reconstruction expert to analyze visibility, speed, and driver response. Nighttime testing showed an attentive driver could have seen the pedestrian from at least 150 feet away and had enough time to react and stop before impact.
Using expert analysis, witness accounts, and physical evidence, the attorneys established that the driver failed to react and that the collision could have been avoided. This evidence proved negligence and overcame efforts to minimize the claim.
$5.1 Million Settlement
By developing strong liability evidence and documenting the full extent of the injuries, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. secured a $5.1 million settlement for the client’s pain and suffering, injuries, and losses.
