Sunrise, Florida Jury Awards Damages After Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when she was rear-ended by another vehicle. This caused her car to hit the vehicle in front of her. The injured driver alleged head, neck, and lower back pain, including a herniated disc.
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
- $42,381
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 2009
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $42,381 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 alleged a rear-end collision occurred on September 26, 2007, on West Sunrise Boulevard at White Seahorse Way in Sunrise, Florida. The plaintiff claimed a vehicle driven by the defendant struck her car, pushing it into the vehicle ahead. The defendant later filed a notice admitting liability for the incident.
The case proceeded to a three-day jury trial. Both the plaintiff and the defendant presented medical expert testimony regarding the plaintiff's alleged injuries. After approximately two hours of deliberation, the jury rendered a verdict. The defendant's subsequent motion for a new trial was denied. On August 17, 2009, the defendant filed a satisfaction of her share of the final judgment and costs. A final order of dismissal with prejudice was entered for State Farm on October 5, 2009.
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 2009, 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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