Maricopa County Jury Awards Damages After Rear-End Collision
One driver was operating a vehicle with a passenger when they rear-ended a parked car. The passenger alleged the collision caused a herniated cervical disc and sought medical costs and compensatory damages. The other driver admitted fault but disputed the amount of damages owed.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Cervical Disc Injury Injuries
Cervical disc injuries involve damage to the intervertebral discs in the neck region (C1-C7). These injuries can include herniated discs, bulging discs, and disc degeneration accelerated by trauma.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $3,500
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2001
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $3,500 is below the median of $42,976 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $18,000 to $139,701, based on 382 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A passenger sustained injuries when the vehicle in which he was riding rear-ended a parked car in Maricopa County, Arizona. The plaintiff, a truck driver, subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the collision caused a herniated cervical disc and seeking recovery for medical costs along with $15,000 in compensatory damages.
The defendant admitted liability for the collision but disputed the extent of the plaintiff's claimed damages. The defense contended the plaintiff was entitled to a quarter portion of medical bills and $1,500 for compensatory damages, totaling an award of $3,500. Both parties presented expert testimony from orthopedic surgeons during the proceedings.
After a one-day trial in Maricopa County, a jury deliberated for one hour and rendered a verdict.
Understanding This Case
- Many cervical disc injuries improve with conservative treatment. However, about 30% of cases may require surgical intervention, with varying degrees of permanent impairment.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Maricopa County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2001, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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