$15,000 Settlement: Motorcyclist Rear-Ended in Monmouth County Leads to Severe Back Injuries

Injury Type: Bulging lumbar disc (L5-S1), cervical radiculopathy (C8).

Accident Type: Rear-end collision.

Award Amount: $15,000.

Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey.

A shocking accident occurred when the plaintiff’s motorcycle was struck from behind by a motor vehicle driven by the defendant. The collision was forceful enough to flip the plaintiff over the handlebars and onto the roadway. The plaintiff suffered severe injuries, including a bulging lumbar disc at L5-S1 and cervical radiculopathy at C8. 

While the defendant admitted liability, they disputed the extent of the injuries claimed by the plaintiff. The jury, tasked with assessing the damages, determined that some of the injuries were causally related to the crash, awarding $15,000 in damages.

Case Reference: Mottola v. Barsnica, MON-L-2411-05