Jacksonville Jury Finds No Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The driver who was hit alleged they had stopped to let a fire truck pass. The driver of the second car could not be located. The case involved an uninsured/underinsured motorist claim.
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
- $199,237
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2004
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $199,237 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 July 15, 1998, a plaintiff was involved in a rear-end collision on Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville after exiting Orange Park Mall. The plaintiff alleged stopping at an intersection to allow a fire truck to pass when another vehicle struck their car from behind. The at-fault driver could not be located or served, leading the plaintiff to file a claim against their uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier, the defendant.
The plaintiff sought damages, asserting that the accident caused permanent injuries, and claimed past medical expenses and lost wages. Both parties presented expert testimony. The plaintiff's experts included specialists in pain management, chiropractic care, physical medicine, economics, and vocational rehabilitation. The defendant's experts included specialists in orthopedic surgery, radiology, and vocational rehabilitation.
The jury ultimately found that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability. The verdict included an award for a portion of the past medical expenses claimed, but no damages were awarded for past or future lost wages. Prior to trial, the defendant had submitted a Proposal for Settlement for $20,000.
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 Duval County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2004, 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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