Margate, Florida Rear-End Collision Concludes, Amount Undisclosed
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle at an intersection. The injured person later developed numbness in their hands and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The defense argued this condition was unrelated to the 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
- $80,200
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1997
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $80,200 is near 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
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits after she was a passenger in a van rear-ended by another driver on January 29, 1995, in Margate, Florida. The incident occurred at the intersection of S.R. 7 and N.W. 8th Street. The plaintiff held an insurance policy with the defendant insurer, which provided UIM coverage.
The core dispute involved the extent of the plaintiff's injuries. An orthopedic surgeon provided testimony on behalf of the plaintiff. In contrast, the defendant insurer presented testimony from a neurosurgeon and another orthopedic surgeon. Prior to the case's conclusion, the defendant insurer offered $7,500, while the plaintiff sought the policy limits of $20,000. The final verdict or settlement amount for this case was not specified in the available records.
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 1997, 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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