$25,000 Settlement: Rear-End Collision in Middlesex County Causes Pain, Suffering, and Disability

Injury Type: Herniated discs (C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7), L4-L5 radiculopathy, bulging disc (L5-S1), bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

Accident Type: Rear-end collision.

Award Amount: $25,000.

Location: Middlesex County, New Jersey.

The defendant’s vehicle rear-ended the plaintiff’s car as they were driving eastbound, causing multiple injuries. The plaintiff suffered herniated discs, radiculopathy, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and other impairments. The plaintiff sued the defendant for negligence, seeking damages for pain, suffering, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. 

The defendant denied liability, argued contributory negligence, and claimed the injuries were not permanent. The jury sided with the plaintiff, awarding $25,000 in damages.

Case Reference: Perez v. Sasson, MIDL-005045-13