Yonkers, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $28,500
Two children were injured when their mother's car was hit from behind. The mother's car stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street. The defendant's car then struck the stopped vehicle. The children suffered injuries to their neck and knee.
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
- $28,500
- County
- Westchester 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 $28,500 is near 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
Two minor passengers sustained injuries on July 30, 2019, when the vehicle they occupied was struck from behind in Yonkers, New York. The host vehicle, traveling westbound on Ashburton Avenue, was attempting a right turn onto Palisade Avenue. It stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the intersection when it was rear-ended by the defendant's vehicle, which was also attempting a right turn directly behind it. One minor plaintiff sustained cervical disc bulges, while the other experienced internal derangement of the right knee and lower back pain.
The minor plaintiffs filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, maintain a safe distance, and operate the vehicle at a reasonable speed, among other claims. The defendant denied the allegations of negligence. The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement totaling $28,500.
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 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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