Bronx County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was rear-ended by a sanitation truck. The collision caused a herniated disc in the driver's neck, along with other spinal issues. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the injured driver.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the truck driver behind them hit their car. The impact pushed the first car into the car in front of it. The driver who was hit suffered neck injuries that required surgery. They also had knee injuries that improved after surgery. The other driver claimed the first driver stopped suddenly. The case settled.

One vehicle rear-ended another vehicle while stopped at an intersection. The passengers in the struck vehicle allegedly sustained serious injuries and incurred medical expenses. The case was settled.

One driver merged onto a highway and struck another vehicle. The second driver allegedly sustained serious and permanent injuries, leading to medical expenses and economic loss. The case was filed in court, and the parties later settled the matter.

One driver stopped in traffic on an expressway when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The stopped driver claimed injuries and property damage. The other driver admitted and denied some allegations and raised several defenses. The parties settled the case.

One driver was stopped when another car hit them from behind. A third car then hit the second car, pushing it into the first car. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back. The other drivers disputed the cause of the collision and the extent of the injuries.

One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver attempted to pass a tractor-trailer and struck the stopped driver's car from behind. The impact pushed the first car into the vehicle in front of it. The injured driver suffered a shoulder tear and herniated discs in his neck and back. He missed four months of work and experienced permanent pain and limitations.

A pedestrian was shopping inside a store when a vehicle that had been involved in a collision outside jumped the curb and entered the store, causing debris to fall on the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained soft tissue injuries, including disc herniations and a disc bulge. The jury found both drivers negligent, but only one driver's negligence caused the pedestrian's injuries. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, and past medical expenses.

One driver was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed to have sustained injuries to their neck and back. The other driver argued the injuries were temporary and related to a prior accident. The jury determined the injured driver had a permanent injury.

One driver was stopped at a light when another driver hit them from behind. The first driver said they injured their knee, which will cause permanent pain, and also had neck and back sprains. The second driver argued the injuries were not permanent. The first driver missed work for about eight months.

A passenger in a car was injured when a cable company truck passed too closely, causing another car to hit the truck and then the passenger's car. The passenger also claimed the host driver contributed to the accident. The other driver said a phantom driver caused the crash, but this was disputed. The passenger sustained shoulder and knee injuries.

One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle at a traffic light. The injured driver sustained a torn meniscus in their knee, requiring surgery and physical therapy. The injured driver was unable to work for two weeks. The jury found the defendant liable for the collision and awarded damages.