Broward County Red-Light Crash Settles for $20,000
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle collision when the other driver allegedly ran a red light and turned in front of them. The injured driver's vehicle rolled over after the impact. The injured driver sustained herniated discs in their neck.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Lumbar Disc Injury Injuries
Lumbar disc injuries affect the lower back (L1-L5 and S1), which bears significant body weight and is particularly vulnerable to trauma. These injuries can cause debilitating pain and functional limitations.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $120,000
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1999
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $120,000 is near the median of $60,000 for lumbar disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $20,000 to $229,900, based on 396 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On August 12, 1995, a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of S. Dixie Highway and W. McNab Road in Broward County. The plaintiff's vehicle struck a car being test-driven by a defendant, an individual, and owned by a defendant motor vehicle dealership. The plaintiff's vehicle subsequently rolled over.
The plaintiff alleged that the defendant driver ran a red light and turned in front of the plaintiff, who had the right-of-way. Both sides presented expert testimony: the plaintiff called experts in accident reconstruction, economics, and orthopedic surgery, while the defendants presented multiple orthopedic surgery experts. The case concluded when the defendants offered a settlement of $20,000.
Understanding This Case
- About 90% of lumbar disc herniations improve with conservative treatment. However, those requiring surgery may face permanent work restrictions and ongoing pain management needs.
- 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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