Deltona, Florida Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while it was stopped at an intersection. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sustained injuries requiring surgery. One occupant was unable to work for several months and missed a promotion. The other occupant also had surgery for a hand 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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $205,000
- County
- Volusia County, FL
- Resolved
- 2000
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $205,000 is near the median of $75,000 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $20,261 to $300,000, based on 119 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On November 2, 1998, a vehicle occupied by the plaintiffs was struck from behind at an intersection in Deltona, Florida. The defendant driver, an employee of Florida Solar Distributors, reportedly collided with the rear of the plaintiffs' stopped vehicle.
The plaintiffs' case concerning the sustained injuries involved expert medical testimony from orthopedic surgeons and a neurosurgeon. Few other details about the legal proceedings or the final outcome were available from the 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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Volusia County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2000, 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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