Ft. Lauderdale Jury Awards $6,265.06 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her vehicle. Her car was pushed into the vehicle in front of it. The injured driver claimed a herniated cervical disc.
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
- $36,265
- 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 settlement of $36,265 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 February 16, 1996, a plaintiff was involved in a rear-end collision in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The plaintiff's vehicle was stopped at a red light on East Sunrise Boulevard at Northeast 9th Avenue when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle, pushing it into the car ahead.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, claiming injuries from the accident and alleging a permanent injury. Both sides presented expert testimony from orthopedic surgeons; the plaintiff's expert was from N. Miami Beach, and the defendant's expert from Ft. Lauderdale provided video testimony.
A jury determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury as a result of the accident. The defendant had offered $2,000 to resolve the case, while the plaintiff had sought $55,000. Ultimately, the plaintiff received a net verdict of $6,265.06 after the application of a $30,000 set-off from a prior settlement and an additional collateral source off-set.
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 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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