Tampa Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver alleged that their vehicle was rear-ended by the other driver at an intersection. The other driver claimed the first driver cut them off, causing the collision. The jury found the first driver at fault.
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
- $14,020
- County
- Hillsborough County, FL
- Resolved
- 2008
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $14,020 is below 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 6, 2006, a vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and N. 49th Street in Tampa, Florida. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging that the defendant's vehicle rear-ended their car.
The defendant countered that the plaintiff was at fault for the accident, asserting that the plaintiff had cut off the defendant's vehicle without using a turn signal, leading to the collision. During the two-day trial, medical experts provided testimony; a neurosurgeon testified for the plaintiff, while an orthopedic surgeon testified for the defendant.
A jury, composed of five males and one female, deliberated for two hours. Prior to trial, the defendant had offered $10,000 for settlement, while the plaintiff had demanded $150,000. The provided record does not specify the jury's verdict or final outcome of the case.
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 Hillsborough County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2008, 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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