$25,000 Jury Verdict: Rear-End Collision Causes Bulging Disc Injury in Hudson County, New Jersey

Injury Type: Back injury—bulging disc (C6-C7 vertebrae)

Accident Type: Rear-end collision

Award Amount: $25,000

Location: Hudson County, New Jersey

At an intersection, the plaintiff’s vehicle was rear-ended by the defendant’s car, causing a bulging disc injury at the C6-C7 vertebrae. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant failed to operate their vehicle safely and neglected vehicle maintenance. While the defendant admitted the collision was mild, they disputed the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.

The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $25,000 in damages for the injury sustained during the collision.

Case Reference: Marrero v. Leary, HUD-L-1580-09