Fort Lauderdale Jury Concludes Rear-End Collision, Outcome Undisclosed
One driver was rear-ended by another driver at an intersection. The injured driver experienced a bulging disc in their neck with nerve irritation down their arm.
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
- $42,500
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1997
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $42,500 is near 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 October 11, 1994, a rear-end collision occurred at the intersection of N.W. 56th Avenue and N.W. 11th Street in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The plaintiff alleged injuries after their vehicle was struck by the defendant's vehicle.
During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from specialists in orthopedic surgery and nuclear medicine/MRI. The defendant countered with expert witnesses in radiology, orthopedic surgery, and osteopathy. The defendant offered a settlement of $4,000. The final resolution of the case, including any verdict or further settlement, was not specified in the available records.
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 1997, 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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