Jacksonville Rear-End Collision Settles for $30,000
One driver was traveling on W. Beaver Street at the intersection of Cahoon Road when their vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle admitted fault. The case involved injuries to the neck and back, including disc herniation and permanent impairment.
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
- $30,000
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2006
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $30,000 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 August 2, 2002, a vehicle operated by the plaintiff was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by one defendant and owned by another defendant. The collision occurred on W. Beaver Street at the intersection of Cahoon Road in Jacksonville. The operating defendant admitted negligence for the incident, and the plaintiff subsequently sought damages for injuries sustained.
The plaintiff presented expert testimony from a neurologist, a neurosurgeon, and a pain management physician regarding the alleged injuries. The defendants presented an orthopedic surgeon as an expert witness. Prior to trial, the parties entered into a high/low settlement agreement. This agreement resulted in a $30,000 settlement paid to the plaintiff, and the plaintiff's proposals for settlement were consequently withdrawn.
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 2006, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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