Broward County Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another driver while stopped at a red light. The collision caused minimal property damage. The jury determined the injured driver did not sustain a permanent injury.
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
- $13,526
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1999
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,526 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
On January 27, 1997, a motor vehicle collision occurred in Broward County when a defendant's vehicle rear-ended a plaintiff's vehicle, which was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Pine Island Road and Sunrise Lakes Boulevard. The incident was described as a low to moderate impact, resulting in minimal property damage. The defendant admitted liability for the collision itself.
The case proceeded to trial to determine if the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury as a result of the accident. The plaintiff presented a neurosurgery expert, while the defendant presented an orthopedic surgery expert.
A jury ultimately found that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury from the accident. The defendant had offered $1,600 to resolve the claim, and the plaintiff had sought $10,000. A $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) set-off was noted in the case record.
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 1999, 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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