292 New York car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

A passenger was injured when the driver they were with rear-ended another car, pushing it into a third vehicle. The driver was accused of not paying attention and failing to stop at a red light. The passenger suffered injuries including a liver laceration and broken ribs.

One driver was operating a motor vehicle when it collided with the rear of another vehicle. The driver of the rear vehicle allegedly sustained personal injuries and economic loss. The injured driver claimed the collision was due to the other driver's negligence. The case was settled.

A passenger was injured when the parked car she was in was struck from behind by another vehicle. The passenger's vehicle was legally stopped when the collision occurred. The driver of the striking vehicle was accused of failing to pay attention and avoid the collision. The passenger sustained injuries to her back and neck.

One driver rear-ended another. The case proceeded to determine damages after negligence and serious injury were established. The injured driver claimed neck injuries requiring surgery and missed work. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury awarded damages for past pain, medical expenses, and lost income, but no future damages. The case settled after the verdict.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle reported neck and back injuries.

One driver's vehicle was struck from behind in a four-car collision at an intersection. The injured person suffered disc herniations and bulging discs. The driver of the last car admitted fault but disputed the cause of the injuries, suggesting they were related to a later accident or were degenerative. The jury awarded the injured person $45,000, but they received $25,000 due to uninsured motorist coverage limits.

One driver struck the rear of another vehicle, causing that vehicle to then strike the vehicle in front of it. The driver who initiated the collision was found to be at fault. The case was settled for $45,000.

One driver stopped at a red light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed permanent injuries to their knee, neck, and back, including disc herniations and ligament sprains. The second driver argued the injuries were pre-existing from a prior accident and not caused by this collision. A jury found in favor of the second driver.

One driver struck the rear of another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their knee, neck, and back, including disc herniations and ligament sprains. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. A jury found in favor of the defendant, and the plaintiff recovered $43,000 based on a pre-trial agreement.

One driver claimed the other driver hit them from behind. The collision allegedly caused a degenerative process in the neck, leading to surgery years later. Medical experts linked the herniation to the accident. The defense argued the accident did not cause the herniation, citing a gap in treatment and a prior basketball injury. The injured driver returned to work after surgery.

A passenger in a vehicle was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind. The driver of the second vehicle stopped suddenly to let a pedestrian cross. The second vehicle then struck the first vehicle. The injured passenger sustained injuries including scoliosis and a disc herniation. The case was settled.

One driver stopped at a sign-controlled intersection and was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit sustained injuries to their neck, back, and right rotator cuff. The case was resolved through a summary trial.