Nassau County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A passenger in a van was injured when the van she was in was hit from behind. The passenger claimed back injuries, knee injuries requiring surgery, and emotional distress. The other driver argued the collision was minor and that the passenger's injuries were from prior incidents. The jury found in favor of the passenger.

One driver was rear-ended by another driver, who claimed the first driver cut him off and stopped short. The injured driver had prior back injuries and surgeries, and argued the accident aggravated his condition, requiring further surgery. The defense argued the plaintiff's symptoms were from prior and subsequent incidents. No income was claimed.

One driver was found liable for a rear-end collision. The injured driver claimed the crash caused a cervical herniation that resulted in permanent pain and limitations, even after surgery. The other driver argued the impact was minor and denied the injury, suggesting a later accident might have caused it. The jury awarded $500,000.

One driver was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The injured driver, a construction worker, claimed knee injuries and a back herniation. The other driver argued the injuries were work-related. The case settled before trial.

One driver was struck from behind by another driver. The injured driver claimed a neck injury requiring surgery and a back injury treated conservatively. The injured driver stated they would have permanent pain and weakness, preventing a return to their previous job. The other driver argued the injured driver could find other work. The case was settled before trial.

One driver rear-ended another at a stop light. The first driver claimed injuries including a fractured nose and back problems with herniated discs. Surgeries were performed on the nose and back. The other driver argued the injuries were due to surgical incompetence and disputed the back injury diagnosis.

One driver turned left across oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle. The driver who turned left was found to be at fault. The injured driver claimed severe injuries, lost wages, and medical expenses. A jury awarded damages for these claims.

A passenger was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind. The driver of the second vehicle was preparing to turn left when the other vehicle slowed down. The second vehicle then struck the first vehicle's rear. The passenger sustained injuries including a cut to the chin.

One driver's vehicle collided with another on August 25, 2017, in Nassau County, New York. The plaintiff alleged the defendants' carelessness caused the accident and sought damages. The defendants raised several defenses, including the plaintiff's subrogor's own fault and limitations on liability. After a bench trial, the court found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages.

Three young passengers were riding in a car that was stopped at a red light when it was hit from behind by another car. The passengers were injured in the collision. The driver of the car that hit them was found to be at fault.

A passenger was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind. The driver of the second vehicle was behind the first vehicle and struck it when the first vehicle slowed down for a traffic signal. The passenger sustained injuries to their neck and back.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured driver had a prior neck condition and claimed the accident aggravated it, leading to pain and surgeries. The other driver argued the injured driver had ongoing complaints and a surgery recommendation before the accident. The case settled before the defense presented its doctor.