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Verdict-Plaintiff
Riverside County • 2023

$3,499,201 Motor Vehicle Accident Case

One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a lumbar herniation and spinal alignment issues. They underwent conservative treatment, including physical therapy and injections, and later a lumbar fusion surgery. The defense argued that the injuries were degenerative and not caused by the accident.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Lumbar Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$3,499,201
County
Riverside County, CA
Resolved
2023

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Lumbar Disc Injury
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a lumbar herniation and spinal alignment issues. They underwent conservative treatment, including physical therapy and injections, and later a lumbar fusion surgery. The defense argued that the injuries were degenerative and not caused by the accident.

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