Florida Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle at an intersection. The injured driver later filed a claim for underinsured motorist coverage. 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
- $9,100
- County
- Pasco County, FL
- Resolved
- 1995
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $9,100 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
A vehicle operated by the plaintiff was rear-ended on March 11, 1991, at the intersection of SR 52 and Bruin Drive in Bayonet Point, Florida. Following the collision, the plaintiff filed a claim for underinsured motorist coverage against the defendant insurance company, alleging sustained injuries.
During the proceedings, medical experts testified regarding the plaintiff's condition. The plaintiff presented testimony from a neurologist and an orthopedic surgeon. In response, the defendant offered expert opinions from a neurologist, an orthopedic surgeon, and a neuropsychologist, who had conducted independent medical examinations.
The jury determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury. Although the jury awarded a $9,100 verdict, this amount was reduced by a $15,000 collateral source set-off, resulting in a net judgment for the defendant. The defendant later filed motions to tax costs and for attorney's fees, while the plaintiff had motions for a new trial and renewed directed verdict pending.
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 Pasco County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1995, 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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