Broward County Jury Finds Liability in DWI Rear-End Crash, Details Undisclosed
One driver was operating a vehicle when another driver, who was under the influence of alcohol and speeding, rear-ended her. The at-fault driver claimed a phantom vehicle pushed him into the injured driver's car. The injured driver had uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage with her own insurance company, which admitted liability during the trial.
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
- $322,290
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1998
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $322,290 is above 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
On September 16, 1995, a plaintiff was operating a vehicle on Southgate Boulevard in Broward County when another vehicle rear-ended it. The defendant driver was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and speeding at the time of the collision. The defendant driver alleged that a phantom vehicle pushed their car into the plaintiff's vehicle.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking damages, including against their uninsured/underinsured motorist insurer, State Farm. Prior to the lawsuit, the defendant driver tendered their $10,000 policy limits. During the trial, State Farm admitted liability for the uninsured/underinsured motorist claim. Medical experts testified for both sides regarding the plaintiff's injuries. The case involved settlement negotiations, with State Farm offering $65,000, while the plaintiff sought $100,000. The record did not detail the final resolution.
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 Broward County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1998, 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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