Palm Beach County Rear-End Collision Settles for $23,000
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while it was stopped at a traffic light. The collision occurred at a low speed. The injured person had a herniated disc and bone spurs requiring surgery.
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
- $130,987
- County
- Palm Beach County, FL
- Resolved
- 2000
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $130,987 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
On July 8, 1995, a vehicle operated by the defendant rear-ended another vehicle driven by the plaintiff in Palm Beach County, Florida. The collision occurred at the intersection of E. Yamato Road and N. Dixie Highway while the plaintiff's vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The incident was described as a low-speed collision, and the defendant admitted liability.
The plaintiff filed a claim for injuries resulting from the collision, presenting expert testimony from an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon. The defendant challenged the injury claims with testimony from their own orthopedic surgeon.
The defendant later offered $23,000. The record indicated no post-trial motions were filed.
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 Palm Beach County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2000, 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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