$50K Jury Verdict in Camden County Rear-End Crash and UM Coverage Dispute

Injury Type: Back injury, herniated disc, disc bulges

Accident Type: Rear-end collision

Award Amount: $50,000 ($15,000 uninsured motorist benefits)

Location: Camden County, New Jersey

The plaintiff’s vehicle was rear-ended while slowing to make a turn, resulting in multi-level lumbar disc herniations and bulges. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant for reckless driving and also sought uninsured motorist benefits from their insurance carrier.

The defendant denied liability, claiming the plaintiff’s injuries were preexisting and degenerative. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding a total of $50,000, with $15,000 provided as uninsured motorist benefits and the remaining amount recovered from the defendant.

This case highlights the complexities of uninsured motorist coverage claims in rear-end collision cases.

Case Reference: Simpson v. Talley, CAM-L-6160-07