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August 10, 2018 By Justin Ziegler, Lawyer 2 Comments

$180K Verdict for Steroid Injections to the Neck (Car Accident)

Epidural Injections Settlement Florida Car AccidentThis isn’t my case.  A 42-year-old lady won a $180,000 verdict.

She had a cervical (neck) injury which required epidural injections.  However, a small portion of the award ($15,000) was for pain and suffering.  

Epidural steroid injection.
Epidural steroid injection.

I do not know whether she had a herniated disc or bulging disc. The breakdown was $5,000 in past pain and suffering and $10,000 in future pain and suffering. She also aggravated (worsened) her pre-existing back issues.

She claimed that he would need epidurals in the future and medical treatment.  He claimed that the other driver lost control of his vehicle and hit his vehicle in the entrance/exit area of a parking lot of a Walmart in Palm Beach County, Florida.

The jury found that her injuries were a result of the other driver’s negligence (fault), and that she suffered a permanent injury or aggravation of an existing injury.

She was also awarded $30,000 in past medical expenses, $100,000 in future medical expenses.

The jury gave her $30,000 in lost earning capacity, and $5,000 in lost household services.

Why Did She Get Money for Pain and Suffering?

Because the jury found that her injury was permanent. If the jury would have found that her injury was not permanent, she would have not received any money in pain and suffering.

This is because in Florida in most car accident cases, you can only get money for money for pain and suffering if you have a permanent injury.  That is, the doctor must say that it’s permanent.

Are there exceptions to this harsh rule?

Yes.  A motorcycle rider doesn’t need a permanent injury to get pain and suffering compensation.  Thus, motorcycle accident settlement amounts tend to be higher.

Find out if you can get paid for non-economic damages (e.g. pain and suffering damages, etc.) in a Florida auto accident case.

Even if your injuries are serious and your doctor states that your injuries are permanent, there is no guarantee that a jury awards you money for pain and suffering.

I think that the jury award of $10,000 in future pain and suffering for a 42-year-old is low given that the jury felt that she would need $100,000 in future medical treatment.

Assuming that she was expected to live 35 or so more years, then the jury basically awarded one dollar $1 a day for future pain and suffering.  It took this case 7 years to go to trial, so the jury basically awarded two dollars ($2) a day for past pain and suffering.

The fact that you have to prove, in most auto accidents in Florida, that your injuries are permanent in order to get money for non-economic damages (e.g. pain, suffering, etc.) is one of more than 13 Important Factors Affecting a Car Crash Injury Claim.

If the same injuries were caused by a slip and fall at a store, such as Publix Supermarkets, then a jury can award her damages for pain and suffering even if her injuries are not permanent.

Not having to prove that your injuries are permanent in order to have the possibility of getting money for pain and suffering is an advantage of a slip and fall case over an auto accident case.

Would a Spinal Fusion Surgery Have Increased the Verdict?

Yes, in all likelihood.  Surgery typically leads to bigger verdicts (and settlements).

Which Insurance Companies Pay the Best for Epidural Injections?

I’ve had a good experience with CNA Insurance.  Specifically, I reached a $260,000 settlement with CNA.  In that claim, my client had an epidural injection.  He had a disc protrusion.

How did that accident happen?

My client was driving for Uber when a van hit him.  Here is a video about that $260,000 settlement:

On the other hand, Progressive gets the worst ranking.  United Auto Insurance Company is terrible as well.

State Farm, Geico, Allstate, all pay better than Progressive.  Though, they often make lowball offers as well.

Infinity and many others.  To get fair value (for your injury) from one of these companies, there is a greater chance that you’ll need to sue.

Better insurance companies include The Hartford, Chubb, Crum & Forster, Hanover and others.

The case name for the $180,000 that I talked about is Dilapi v. Freedman. The verdict was in 2004.

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  1. Jeanette V says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I have 3 epidural injections, 2 nerve block and 2 sacroiliac injections. Now I live in pain and my left leg is weak. Iam depressed and I take a lot of medication for pain and I can’t work. I’m on long term dissability from my job. I’m a registered nurse

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    • Justin Ziegler says

      December 31, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Jeanette V:

      I’m sorry to hear that you are living in pain. I’m happy to hear that it seems like long term disability is paying you for lost income.

      I hope that your pain and depression get better, and that you’re able to work again in the future.

      If you were hurt in an accident in Florida or on a cruise or boat, and are thinking about hiring a lawyer, you can call me at 888-594-3577 to see if I can represent you.

      Disclaimer: There is a time limit to sue. This is not legal advice. I am not your attorney. You should speak with a lawyer immediately.

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