$25,000 Jury Verdict: Disc Injuries from Parking Lot Collision in Bergen County, New Jersey

Injury Type: Back injury, cervical strain, bulging disc (C5-C6), herniated disc (L4-L5 annular tear), cervical and lumbosacral strains

Accident Type: Side-impact collision

Award Amount: $25,000

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

While waiting for a parking spot, the plaintiff’s vehicle was struck by the defendant’s car, which reversed out of the parking spot. The collision led to injuries including a disc bulge at C5-C6, a herniated disc at L4-L5, cervical and lumbosacral strains, and permanent disability.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant operated their vehicle negligently. While the defendant admitted liability for the accident, they denied that the collision caused the injuries. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $25,000 in damages.

Case Reference: Lopez v. Park, BERL-009879-13