Queens, New York Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $10,000
One driver's vehicle was stopped at an intersection when the other driver's vehicle struck it from behind. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sustained injuries. The parties settled the case.
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
- 2022
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 November 28, 2019, two minor plaintiffs sustained injuries when the vehicle they were riding in was struck from behind on the Belt Parkway in Queens, New York. The plaintiffs' vehicle was stopped at the intersection with 225th Street when a vehicle operated by the defendant, traveling directly behind it, collided with its rear.
The minor plaintiffs subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to operate their vehicle safely. Claims included failure to maintain a proper lookout, exercise due care, keep a safe distance, and apply brakes in a timely manner. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence. The minor plaintiffs reportedly sustained head injuries and cervical spine disc bulges, with one also experiencing a lumbar spine annular bulge.
The parties resolved the case through a settlement, with the defendant agreeing to pay $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 2022, 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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