Zephyrhills Jury Awards $152,176 in Rear-End Collision
One driver collided with the back of another vehicle. The injured person claimed serious and permanent spinal injuries from the crash.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Spinal Cord Injury Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are among the most catastrophic outcomes of car accidents, potentially resulting in partial or complete paralysis. These injuries require extensive medical care and significantly impact quality of life.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $152,176
- County
- Dallas County, FL
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $152,176 is below the median of $18,745,001 for spinal cord injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,500,000 to $42,900,000, based on 37 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on May 14, 2013, at the intersection of Paul S. Buchman Highway and Chancey Road in Zephyrhills, Florida. The plaintiff alleged sustaining serious and permanent spinal injuries after their vehicle was rear-ended by a car driven by the defendant driver.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on January 29, 2014, against the defendant driver and the vehicle owner defendant, who owned the vehicle involved in the collision. The plaintiff sought compensation for the alleged injuries and related damages. Following the proceedings, the plaintiff was awarded $152,176.
Understanding This Case
- Spinal cord injuries are typically permanent, though some incomplete injuries may see partial recovery. Life expectancy may be reduced, and quality of life is significantly impacted.
- 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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, 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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