Ocoee Motor Vehicle Rear-End Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle when it was rear-ended by another driver. The first driver claimed to have sustained a permanent injury. The parties reached a settlement.
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
- $13,541
- County
- Orange 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 $13,541 is below 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 September 14, 2002, the plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle traveling south on Clark Road at its intersection with Colonial Drive in Ocoee when it was rear-ended by another driver. The at-fault driver admitted liability for the collision, and their insurance carrier subsequently paid policy limits of $10,000 to the plaintiff.
The case then proceeded to trial to determine the permanency of the plaintiff's injuries and the full extent of damages. An orthopedic surgeon provided testimony for the plaintiff. An orthopedic surgeon, who had conducted an independent medical examination in Orlando, testified for the defense. The jury found that the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury. Following this finding, the parties reached a settlement.
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 Orange 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.
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