Queens County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was stopped at an intersection when another driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit claimed the impact caused permanent injuries, including disc bulges and herniations in their neck and lower back. They underwent surgery for their neck injuries. The other driver argued the plaintiff stopped abruptly and that the injuries were pre-existing. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.

A valet driver was involved in a rear-end collision. He claimed the accident caused a cervical herniation requiring surgery and aggravated a pre-existing lumbar herniation, also requiring surgery. He stated these injuries made him permanently unable to return to his previous work. The other driver argued the collision was minor and disputed the extent of the injuries. The case settled for $1,500,000.

One driver was traveling on an expressway entrance when another driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact pushed the first vehicle into a third vehicle. The first driver claimed serious injuries from the collision. The other driver argued the first driver braked suddenly, causing the accident. The parties reached a settlement before a final verdict.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person sustained knee and spinal injuries. The case went to a jury.

A car was hit from behind while moving slowly on a highway. The driver and a passenger claimed they suffered serious injuries due to the other driver's negligence. The court granted summary judgment on liability to the plaintiffs. A jury later awarded damages to one of the passengers.

One driver claimed another driver negligently rear-ended her vehicle while she was stopped at a red light. The collision allegedly caused significant, permanent injuries to her cervical spine. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing or degenerative and not caused by the impact. After an eight-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff damages.

One driver hit the back of another driver's car while it was stopped in traffic. The person in the front car said they had knee pain and soft tissue injuries to their neck and back. They went to physical therapy for six months and said they would have permanent pain and limitations. They missed three weeks of work and had trouble with physical tasks. The other driver argued that any injuries healed quickly and denied the claim met the no-fault threshold.

One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The plaintiff claimed the impact caused significant injuries, including disc herniations and shoulder tears. The defendant argued the plaintiff's injuries were minor and resolved. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff.

One driver alleged that another driver struck her vehicle from behind, causing significant injuries. The second driver contested the extent of the injuries, claiming they were not serious and did not result in disability. The first driver reported post-traumatic injuries including disc herniations and shoulder injuries. The second driver's medical expert opined that the injuries resolved without permanency. A jury found in favor of the first driver and awarded damages.

One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene but was later located by police. The injured driver alleged that the impact caused permanent injuries, including disc herniations and other spinal issues. The other driver argued the injuries were not serious. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.

One driver's car was hit from behind while double parked with hazard lights on. The other driver claimed the first car pulled out into traffic. The jury found the first driver 70% at fault and the second driver 30% at fault. The jury awarded damages for past pain and suffering.

One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged they sustained severe and permanent personal injuries. The court granted summary judgment on liability, and a jury awarded damages.