Florida Jury Issues Verdict in Opa Locka Rear-End Collision
One driver was operating a vehicle when another driver rear-ended them. The second driver alleged the first driver cut them off. The injured driver had an insurance policy for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
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
- $15,200
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1998
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $15,200 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 April 6, 1996, a vehicle operated by the plaintiff was involved in a rear-end collision in Opa Locka, Florida. The incident occurred on N.W. 17th Avenue near N.W. 199th Street, when a vehicle driven by defendant Lorie Hunter and owned by defendant Claude Hunter struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant driver alleged that the plaintiff cut in front of her, causing the collision. The plaintiff held an uninsured/underinsured motorist policy with defendant Progressive Southeastern Insurance Co. at the time of the accident.
Both sides presented expert testimony on orthopedic and neurosurgical issues, with the plaintiff also offering chiropractic testimony. No claim for past or future lost wages was made in the case. The record did not specify the outcome of the proceedings.
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 1998, 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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