Dade County Jury Awards $9,525 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit from behind by another driver at an intersection. The passenger sustained injuries including a bulging disc and pain.
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
- $14,318
- County
- Dade 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 $14,318 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 November 18, 1995, a plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended by a defendant's vehicle in Dade County. The collision occurred at the intersection of S.R. 4A and Ives Dairy Road, prompting the plaintiff to file a lawsuit alleging injuries from the incident.
During the proceedings, medical experts presented testimony for both parties. The plaintiff relied on the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon and a chiropractor, while the defendant called an orthopedic surgeon to testify. The defendant had offered a $2,000 settlement during the case.
Following a trial, the court denied the defendant's motion for a new trial and the plaintiff's motion for additur, upholding the jury's determination. A Personal Injury Protection (PIP) set-off of $9,525.18 was applied to the 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 Dade 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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