Scarsdale, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $3,000
One driver's vehicle was stopped at an intersection when the other driver's vehicle rear-ended it. The passenger in the first 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
- $3,000
- County
- Westchester County, NY
- Resolved
- 2020
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 $3,000 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
A minor plaintiff was injured in a rear-end collision on June 16, 2016, in Scarsdale, New York. The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. at the intersection of Hutchinson River Parkway and Mamaroneck Road. The plaintiff was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle that was stopped at the intersection when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was negligent, citing failures to maintain a proper lookout, exercise due care, operate at a reasonable speed, remain attentive, and maintain a safe following distance. The defendant generally denied these allegations of negligence.
The minor plaintiff sustained several injuries, including cervical radiculopathy, cervical segmental dysfunction, lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar segmental dysfunction, and thoracic segmental dysfunction. The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement, concluding the case for $3,000.
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 Westchester County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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