Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Jury Awards $2,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver alleged that another driver was negligent in operating her vehicle and rear-ended a vehicle which in turn rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff's uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier was involved. The jury found that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury as a result of this accident.
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
- $13,211
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 2001
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,211 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 May 28, 1998, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Federal Highway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The plaintiff alleged that a defendant driver negligently rear-ended another vehicle, which then struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and their own uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier.
During the proceedings, an orthopedic surgery expert testified for the plaintiff, while another orthopedic surgery expert testified for the defense. The parties had engaged in settlement discussions prior to the verdict, with the defendants offering $2,500 and the plaintiff demanding $8,000. The central dispute in the case was whether the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury as a result of the accident.
A jury ultimately determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury from the collision. Following the verdict, the court granted the plaintiff's motion for additur, increasing the award by $2,000 against the *pro se* defendant.
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 2001, 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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