Miami, Florida Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision
One driver was rear-ended by another driver at an intersection in Miami. Liability was admitted. The injured person had a disc fusion in their neck.
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
- $200,000
- County
- Dade County, FL
- Resolved
- 1996
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $200,000 is above 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 collision occurred on April 15, 1993, at the intersection of S.R. 836 and N.W. 17th Street in Miami. The plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle owned by a defendant roofing company and operated by its employee, a co-defendant.
At trial, the defendants admitted liability for the incident. The plaintiff sought damages of $100,000 and presented expert testimony from specialists in neurosurgery, chiropractic, and neurology. An orthopedic surgeon provided expert testimony for the defense. The final verdict or settlement amount was not available in the case 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 Dade County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1996, 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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