Motor Vehicle Accident in Hudson County, New Jersey, settles for $1.25 million.
On July 6, 2017, plaintiff, Clinton Boutin, was a bus passenger, riding in a “Yep Tours” bus, when the bus collided with a Honda sedan, then struck a lamppost. As a result of the accident, Mr. Boutin sustained a tear in his right shoulder, a herniation in his cervical spine, cervical radiculopathy, and several bulging discs. It was determined that the bus driver was speeding and driving carelessly and recklessly. The Honda’s $50,000 insurance policy was tendered to Mr. Boutin. The case then settled with the bus company for.....
Pelvic Mesh Case results in $68 million jury verdict in Bergen County, New Jersey.
A North Carolina woman was implanted with C. R. Bard Avaulta and Align pelvic mesh devices, and suffered severe injuries. The jury found the devices were defectively designed and failed to contain adequate warnings of the risks, and awarded $23 million to the woman for her severe injuries including pudendal nerve injury, $10 million to her husband for his loss of consortium claim, and $35 million in punitive damages to punish C.R. Bard for its willful and wanton disregard for the health and safety of the plaintiff and others...
Motor Vehicle Accident in Morris County, New Jersey, settles for $1.49 million.
On December 22, 2019, an oncoming vehicle crossed the center double yellow line of the road and crashed into Plaintiff’s, Melissa Van Orden, vehicle, head-on. Liability was not disputed. As a result of the accident, Ms. Van Orden suffered multiple fractures to both legs and her right arm. Ms. Van Orden uses a walker to move around, although with discomfort. Ms. Van Orden has undergone at least 14 surgical procedures. This incident was the third time Defendant driver was charged with careless driving. The case settled for $1.49 million...
Motor Vehicle Accident in Passaic County, New Jersey, results in $375,000 settlement.
On April 11, 2019, a vehicle drove through a stop sign and struck the side of Plaintiff’s, Alfred Romaniello, vehicle. As a result of the accident, Mr. Romaniello suffered injuries to his shoulder, neck, and back. Mr. Romaniello sustained numerous tears, herniations to his cervical spine, aggravation of a pre-existing herniation to his lumbar spine, and lumbar radiculopathy. Mr. Romaniello underwent several procedures, for example arthroscopy at his left shoulder. The case settled for $375,000..
Motor Vehicle Accident in Middlesex County, New Jersey, results in $400,000 settlement.
On January 24, 2017, a commercial pick-up truck rear ended Plaintiff’s, Maria Jimenez de Mendez, vehicle. As a result of the accident, Ms. Jimenez de Mendez suffered back injuries, specifically a herniated disc and disc bulges. Ms. Jimenez de Mendez attempted to treat her injuries with physical therapy, but later was required to undergo a fusion with instruments for her lumbar spine. The case settled for $400,000...