Jacksonville Jury Reaches Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped for a previous collision and was rear-ended by the vehicle behind them. The impact caused injuries to the driver's neck. The case was settled.
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
- $312,000
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2002
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $312,000 is above 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
A vehicle collision occurred on March 3, 2000, on S.R. 9 near the San Marco exit in Jacksonville, Florida. The plaintiff's vehicle had stopped due to a three-vehicle collision directly ahead when the defendant's vehicle, allegedly tailgating, rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle at approximately 20 mph.
The case involved claims arising from the incident. The plaintiff presented expert testimony from a vocational rehabilitation specialist and an economist. The defendant countered with neurological expert testimony. The available record does not specify the final resolution or verdict of the case.
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 2002, 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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