New York Jury Awards $860,000 in Damages for Rear-End Collision
One driver failed to stop in time at an intersection, causing a rear-end collision. The injured person suffered herniated cervical discs.
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
- $860,000
- County
- Erie County, NY
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $860,000 is above 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 rear-end collision occurred at an intersection in New York after a defendant reportedly failed to stop in a timely manner. The plaintiff sustained injuries, including herniated cervical discs, which necessitated a discectomy.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. During the trial, both sides presented expert testimony covering areas such as accident reconstruction, biomechanics, orthopedic surgery, pain management, and vocational and forensic economics. These experts addressed disputes regarding the mechanics of the collision, the nature and extent of the plaintiff's injuries, the necessity of medical procedures, and the financial impact of the injuries.
Following the trial proceedings, the court entered a judgment awarding the plaintiff $860,000.
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 Erie County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2021, 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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