MICHAEL J. GAFFNEY, ESQUIRE OF RADANO & LIDE RECEIVES
THE 2022 PROFESSIONAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Radano & Lide is delighted to announce that Partner, Michael J. Gaffney, Esquire received the 2022 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award for Cumberland County. The Professional Lawyer of the Year Awards are presented to lawyers who are respected by colleagues for their character, competence and exemplary professional behavior. Mr. Gaffney is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, the Chair of the Cumberland County Arbitration Selection Committee, a Member (and former Chair) of the Cumberland County Civil Practice Committee, a Member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, a Member of the New Jersey Association of Justice and an active Trial attorney with a recent Cumberland County Verdict of $565,000.00. Mr. Gaffney has practiced in Cumberland County for over 26 years.
We are pleased to be able to report that a Radano & Lide client recently received a Jury Verdict in Cumberland County Superior Court in the amount of $564,792.19 for a trip and fall occurring on a rental property. The Plaintiff, a 25 year old tenant with three kids, had reported the dangerous condition of the deck to the landlord, but he did not timely repair it. The Plaintiff tripped on her way into the home and fell on her left knee, sustaining a complete tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and an Osteochondral Defect, requiring an Arthroscopic Surgery performed by Premier Orthopedics. Dr. Richard DiVerniero testified on behalf of the Plaintiff, saying that the injuries were caused by the fall and were permanent in nature. The Trial took three days. The Jury made the decision in less than an hour, awarding the Plaintiff $500,000.00 in pain, suffering, disability, impairment and loss of enjoyment of life, and $64,792.19 in medical bills. The Plaintiff also has an additional claim for Offer of Judgment.
"Mike Gaffney is an excellent attorney..knowledgeable, caring, fights hard and gets results. Highly recommend." - Vanessa P.
"I would highly recommend Mr. Radano. I was injured in a car accident, and he fought to get all my hospital and doctor’s bills paid. I also received a great monetary settlement for all the pain and suffering that I went through." - Roy G.
"Mr. Mel Lide, from Radano & Lide, has provided legal representation and guidance for me during a difficult situation. I found Mel to be experienced, responsive, knowledgeable, and honest." - Shelly F.
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