Queens, New York Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $10,000
A minor passenger was injured when the parked car they were in was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was accused of failing to pay attention, maintain a safe distance, and stop in time. The passenger sustained injuries to their neck and back.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Queens County, NY
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $10,000 is below the median of $75,000 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $20,261 to $300,000, based on 119 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On May 11, 2019, a minor plaintiff, a backseat passenger in a parked vehicle on 59th Street in Queens, New York, sustained injuries when the vehicle was struck from the rear by another vehicle driven by the defendant.
The plaintiff filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, exercise due care, observe the parked vehicle, and maintain a safe distance. The minor plaintiff claimed injuries including post-traumatic cervical and thoracic dysfunction, cervicalgia, and radiculopathy. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence.
The parties subsequently entered into a settlement agreement, concluding the case for $10,000.
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 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 Queens 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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