$10,000 Jury Award: Rear-End Collision in Hudson County, New Jersey Disputed as Low-Impact

Injury Type: Cervical disc herniation (C5-C6).

Accident Type: Rear-end collision.

Award Amount: $10,000.

Location: Hudson County, New Jersey.

The plaintiff’s car was struck from behind by the defendant’s vehicle as he slowed down to stop. As a result, the plaintiff sustained a herniated disc at the C5-C6 vertebra, which caused permanent injury. 

The plaintiff underwent chiropractic treatment for several months and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging negligence. The defendant denied liability and argued that the collision was minimal, describing it as an unintentional touching rather than an accident. Despite the defense’s claims, the jury returned a plaintiff verdict, awarding $10,000 in damages.

Case Reference: Gieruszcak v. Hernandez, HUD-L-6049-07.