Franklin Square, New York Jury Awards $200,000 in Rear-End Collision

One driver hit the back of another vehicle. The case involved a motor vehicle accident. The award was $200,000.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Rear-end

Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome: Settlement
Amount: $200,000
County: Dallas County, NY
Resolved: 2014

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type: Other
Accident Type: Rear-end
Case Type: Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This settlement of $200,000 is above the median of $15,000 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,752 to $67,500, based on 126 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A plaintiff was awarded $200,000 following a rear-end motor vehicle accident. An orthopedic surgeon provided expert testimony for the defendant in the case. The incident and subsequent legal proceedings were associated with the Franklin Square, New York area.

Understanding This Case

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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
Resolved in 2014, 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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