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Personal Injury

$1.3 Million for Slip And Fall Accident In Somerset County

A Raritan woman was leaving the Time to Eat Diner in Bridgewater, N.J. and fell on the steps that had formed ice while she was inside.  She suffered spinal injuries, which required her to have two surgeries, leaving her disabled.
The woman was represented by Christopher G. Aiello and Evan M. Harris of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC located in Watchung, N.J.
Mr. Aiello and Mr. Harris said their expert estimated that their client suffered $1.7 million in lost wages.  The defense argued that their client held responsibility for the accident because she was wearing three-inch heels and that the ice formed too quickly for the diner to clear the steps.
Mr. Aiello and Mr. Harris settled the case in Somerset County for $1.3 million.

If you have a slip and fall accident injury in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our personal injury lawyers keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$500,000 for Wrongful Death

At a Perth Amboy intersection, a woman was struck and sustained injuries including broken ribs, a fractured skull and swelling of the brain, which eventually led to her death seven months later.  Until her death, the woman was bedridden, in great pain, and was unable to speak.  She had a tracheotomy because of problems with breathing and vomiting, she also suffered pneumonia, septic shock, urinary tract infections and gastritis that led to several other tests and physical therapy which amounted to a medical tab of $907,524.
The defendant owned a $500,000 liability policy with New Jersey Manufactures Insurance.  Evan M. Harris, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC agreed to settle for the full policy amount.

If you have a motor vehicle accident injury in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our personal injury lawyers keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

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Personal Injury

$500,000 For Collision Injuries

A Hillsborough woman was a passenger in a car that was stopped at a light at Summerhill and Cranbury roads in East Brunswick, New Jersey.  The car was rear-ended by a car driven by an underinsured motorist carrier.  The woman sustained back and spine injuries that required surgery.
The client of Christopher G. Aiello, Esq. and Evan M. Harris, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC received the full insurance coverage of $300,000 from the defendant and $200,000 from the UIM carrier, New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co.

If you have a car accident injury in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our personal injury attorneys keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$650,000 for Slip and Fall

Evan M. Harris, Esq.  of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC, through their East Brunswick office, settled a Middlesex County suit for $650,000.
Mr. Harris and Mr. Pastor’s client, a Wakefern Food Corp. worker, slipped in a puddle of hydraulic fluid at the Wakefern facility in Elizabeth, N.J, which resulted in striking his head, breaking several teeth, and suffering spinal injuries.  The client was unable to return to work due to continuing back pain after undergoing two operations for disc herniations at L5-S1.
The plaintiff asserted that hydraulic fluid leaks were a problem that Wakefern heedlessly failed to fix, and thus sued Wakefern Food Corp. for negligence.  Wakefern’s lawyer, averred that the company had no notice of the hazard and that the plaintiff should have been more careful because of his knowledge of the warehouse.
The case was settled after mediation with retired Superior Court Judge Mark Epstein.

If you have a slip and fall accident injury in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our personal injury lawyers keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$525,000 Automobile Accident Settlement

Evan M. Harris,Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC settled an car accident verbal threshold case for $525,000.00. The plaintiff sustained injuries to hip area when the automobile plaintiff was a passenger in, was struck by another vehicle while traveling on Route 280 in West Orange. The matter was settled after filing a lawsuit in the Essex County Court.

If you have been involved in a car accident in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our NJ personal injury lawyers keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$375,000 Dollar Jury Verdict

Frank Tunnero, Esq., a certified civil trial attorney, of Aiello, Harris, Abate located in Watchung, New Jersey, recently obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $375,000.00 following a week long trial in Morris County, New Jersey.

Mr. Tunnero’s client, a math teacher at Passaic High School was injured when the vehicle she was operating was struck by another vehicle as it made a left turn in front of her vehicle. As a result of the car accident collision, the plaintiff suffered injuries to her head and neck. The plaintiff was diagnosed with cervical disc herniations at the C5-C6 and C6-C7 level.

Due to the insurance company’s failure to negotiate and offer a settlement, Mr. Tunnero aggressively prepared the case for trial. Following months of discovery and several depositions, the plaintiff had her day in court. At the time of trial, Mr. Tunnero called plaintiff’s treating doctor to the stand and cross examined defendant’s expert witness. Following testimony from both sides, Mr. Tunnero attacked the credibility of defendant’s expert witness and successfully persuaded the jury of his client’s claims.

Personal Injury actions stemming from automobile accidents are subject to the New Jersey Verbal threshold requirement also known as the limitation on lawsuit threshold. Personal injury actions subject to the verbal threshold require one of the following injuries; death, dismemberment (loss of a body part), loss of a fetus, significant disfigurement or significant scarring, displaced fracture (simple fractures do not satisfy the threshold unless they cause a permanent injury after healing) and permanent injury, within a reasonable degree of medical probability.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident or any other motor vehicle accident, or know someone who has, they should contact an experienced attorney immediately. The personal injury lawyer nj of Aiello, Harris, Abate consist of experienced car accident attorneys that will be able to assess the merits of each case and determine if the New Jersey verbal threshold will apply.

If you have been involved in an accident in New Jersey, contact Aiello Harris Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our lawyers keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$375,000 Verdict in Head-on Crash

A woman was driving in East Hanover, Morris County, N.J. when she collided head on with a pickup truck.  The woman sued the driver of the other vehicle for negligence and the owner for being vicariously liable.  Frank Tunnero, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC represented the woman, who was diagnosed with disc herniations at C5-6 and C6-7, which resulted in a course of physical therapy.

It was later found that the herniated discs were impinging on the surrounding spinal cord nerves.  Her orthopedic surgeon testified that the car accident caused a permanent injury and that she is a surgical candidate for a fusion.

The plaintiff is a teacher who spends a significant amount of time standing in the classroom and writing on the blackboard.  Despite the plaintiff’s constant neck pain, restricted cervical motion, and ongoing tingling and numbness in three fingers, she said the fusion surgery was not an option because its risks could prevent her from working for an indefinite period of time.

The plaintiff’s suit sought only non-economic damages, for past and future pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.  Mr. Tunnero’s client was awarded $375,000 in damages.

Personal Injury

$890,000 Car Accident Settlement

Evan M. Harris,Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC settled an car accident verbal threshold case for $890,000.00. The plaintiff sustained injuries to knees when the automobile plaintiff was driving was struck by a drunk driver in violation of N.J.S.A.39:4-50.

The matter was settled after filing a lawsuit in the Middlesex County Court.

If you have been involved in a car accident in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.

Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$85,000 Personal Injury Settlement

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC settled a personal injury verbal threshold case for $85,000. The plaintiff sustained injuries to her shoulder when the automobile she was a passenger in struck a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. The matter was settled promptly after filing a lawsuit in Superior Court.

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our New Jersey personal injury law firm keeps flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.

Personal Injury

$192,891 Workers Compensation Settlement

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC appeared in Elizabeth Workers’ Compensation Court, 295 North Broad Street, Elizabeth NJ before the Honorable Theresa Yang, JWC.  Following a settlement conference, Mr. Broking was able to successfully negotiate a $192,891.00 workers’ compensation settlement on behalf of his client.  This matter was settled pursuant to an Order Approving Settlement signed by all parties in lieu of trial.
The petitioner sustained injuries to his knees and shoulders as a result of slipping on ice.  The injuries to petitioner’s knee consisted of a torn medial meniscus.  The petitioner further sustained injuries to his shoulder consisting of a torn rotator cuff.

If you have been involved in a workplace accident in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our NJ personal injury attorneys keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you in your home or hospital room if you cannot travel to our office. Call us today, or contact us online, we’re standing by to assist you at (908) 561-5577.