Driver awarded for neck injuries in low speed rear-end accident

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9/8/2008
James R. Carroll, Jr., Esquire
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Driver awarded for neck injuries in low speed rear-end accident

A jury awarded $1.05 million to a woman who sustained cervical herniations in a three-car rear-ender. Carol Hewett sustained three disc bulges, two of which herniated, in the low-speed crash.

Her biomechanics expert testified that the rigid chassis of Hewett's pickup truck caused all of the force of the collisions to transfer into Hewett's cab. Although the speed of the vehicle that caused the initial crash was low, the change in velocity that Hewett's neck experienced was significant.

Hewett, who's an attorney, was awarded $113,000 for her past and future lost earnings.

Although this is a Florida case, I've blogged about it to demonstrate that minor or low speed impact cases can be successful if you have the right set of facts, a good trial lawyer and good experts. Also, this case demonstrates that people can actually be seriously injured in low speed car accidents.

To see the full report of this case, go to VerdictSearch.com at Hewett v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

Labels: accident investigation, automobile accident, back injury biomechanical expert, herniation, jury, low speed rear end accident, spine injury, verdict

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