Volume 8, Number 2 - 2016

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Personal Injury Law • Auto Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Motorcycle Accidents • Wrongful Death • Uninsured Motorist • Premises Liability • Alcohol Related AccidentsSocial Security Disability Law • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Workers' Compensation Law

Marasco & Nesselbush Senior Trial Counsel Mark Grimm achieved a confidential settlement on behalf of a breast cancer survivor after two different radiologists failed to diagnose her cancer. When our client first felt

a lump in her breast, she immediately requested a mammogram and ultrasound. After reviewing the images and identifying the lump, the defendant radiologist reported that the lump was “probably benign”. The radiologist did not recommend a biopsy. Instead, the recommendation was to return for a follow-up mammogram in six months. The second mammogram was performed six months later and reviewed by a different radiologist. Again, it was reported that the lesion was “probably benign.” Once again, only follow-up was suggested, with no recommendation for a biopsy. A third mammogram was performed six months later and this time a biopsy was recommended,

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M E D I C A L M A L P R A C T I C ERecovery Obtained for Breast Cancer Survivor After Failure to Diagnose

A rainy Sunday did not stop Marasco & Nesselbush’s employees from supporting the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island at Colt State Park on Sunday, June 5. Our 30-person walking team cheerfully trekked the three miles to raise

money and awareness for survivors of traumatic brain injuries. We wholeheartedly support the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island in their mission to both prevent brain injury and to enhance the lives of those impacted by brain injury.

Joseph P. MarascoDonna M. Nesselbush

Jennifer L. Belanger Amanda Briggs Anthony S. Buglio Jane R. Duket Mark H. Grimm Mariam A. Lavoie Timothy P. Lynch Thomas L. Moran Philip M. Weinstein, Of Counsel A. Chace Wessling

Walking Team Supports the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island at Colt State Park

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HEATHER JENNISONLegal Assistant Honored as Employee of the Quarter

MMarasco & Nesselbush is proud to recognize an Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2016 whose work and dedication reflects the firm’s reputation for outstanding client satisfaction and

exceptional, trusted legal care. Heather Jennison, a Legal Assistant in our Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice group, joined us in 2013. Heather’s interest in the law was peaked after taking a youth and law course in high school and now has over 13 years of experience working in law firms. “I enjoy working for such a family-oriented law firm that puts the client’s need first”, said Heather. Since Heather’s arrival three years ago, she has become an integral part of our personal injury team, and a go-to person for attorneys and staff members alike. Joseph Marasco, co-founder of Marasco & Nesselbush, describes Heather as “an incrediblely dedicated and loyal paralegal.” “She is meticulous with her work. Above all else, she is caring and loved by her clients. We are blessed to have her as part of our team.” We congratulate Heather on her achievement and thank Heather for her dedicated service.

Pictured left to right: Joseph Marasco, Heather Jennison and Donna Nesselbush

We are proud to share that Marasco & Nesselbush has once again made it on

the Providence Business News 2016 Best Places to Work annual listing. “The attorneys and staff of Marasco & Nesselbush are a tight knit group who like and inspire each other through their hard work on behalf of clients,” said Donna Nesselbush, a founding partner of Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP. “We are all dedicated to the common mission of helping people in need. This honor reflects the pride that our attorneys and staff have in working for a small firm that delivers big results.” In 1999, attorneys

Providence Business News RecognizesM A R A S C O & N E S S E L B U S H

Among 2016 Best Places to Work

as the lesion had increased in size. The patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to undergo a lumpectomy to remove the tumor. Since the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, she also had to undergo numerous courses of chemotherapy. After extensive litigation and discovery, Attorney Grimm was able to establish that both of the earlier mammograms were negligently misread by the radiologists, and that a proper review of the films revealed that the lesion should have been biopsied. Had our client underwent a biopsy at the time of her first mammogram, the cancer would have been diagnosed early enough so that the patient would not have had to undergo months of painful and debilitating chemotherapy treatment.

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“IN MATTERS OF TRUTH AND JUSTICE, THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LARGE AND SMALL PROBLEMS, FOR ISSUES

CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE ARE ALL THE SAME.” ~ Albert Einstein

Donna Nesselbush and Joseph Marasco formed Marasco & Nesselbush with one legal assistant. Their strong friendship, focus on values and passion for justice continue to drive the law firm forward in the 21st century. An award ceremony celebrating the Best Places to Work will take place Thursday, June 16th at the Crowne Plaza-Warwick in Warwick.

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M I L L I O N S R E C O V E R E DWrongful Death Recovery of $1.5 million due to an undiagnosed brain injury in the emergency room.

Recovery of $2 million on behalf of the family of a patient who met his demise due to negligent administration of anesthesia. Settlement of $850,000 for the death of an unborn child due to a physician’s failure to diagnose and treat the mother’s pre-eclampsia.

Wrongful Death Recovery of $1.05 million for the family of a man killed in a commercial trucking accident.

Recovery of $1.25 million on behalf of an adolescent who sustained a traumatic brain injury when hit by a drunk driver who was negligently served alcohol in a local bar.

Recovery of $925,000 for automobile accident victim who sustained fractures to his pelvis and leg.

Marasco & Nesselbush is proud to represent injured and disabled clients throughout Rhode Island. We strive to provide our clients with the utmost care and respect while also achieving extraordinary results.

T H O U S A N D S O F L I V E S C H A N G E DYoung woman suffering from severe liver disease and in need of a liver transplant awarded benefits at initial stage.

Single father awarded benefits after daughter takes her own life, allowing him to support his other children.

30 years of past-due social security benefits awarded to the widow of a veteran.

A former teacher struggling from psychological impairments receives SSDI allowing her to work on her treatment goals and get back on her feet.

Breast cancer survivor awarded benefits after closed period.

After losing her home, a young woman turns her life around after disability award.

“…without them, I don’t think I would have

come this far. It’s such a wonderful feeling to

know you have a lawyer that takes it personally

to be on your side. I feel that they are part of my

team of Angels on Earth; they have been with me

every step of the way after my head-on crash. I

am so thankful for them and this law firm for get-

ting me through a dark time in my life.” -Linda S.

testimonial

150+ Years of Legal Experience: Millions Recovered, Thousands of Lives Changed.

M A R A S C O & N E S S E L B U S H ' sPersonal Injury Attorneys Support

Rhode Island Association for Justice

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