Recent verdicts involving spinal discectomy surgery confirm that multiple factors determine the ultimate outcome of a personal injury trial. The court venue, case type, liability, attorney quality, expert testimony, injury severity, and permanence of disability all play a decisive role in final compensation amounts.
#1 Result: $8,326,000 – Verdict, Plaintiff Venue: Suffolk County, New York Case type: Motor vehicle accident
The plaintiff sustained a C6-7 herniated disc with nerve root and spinal cord impingement requiring a radical total cervical discectomy. The defense offered $75,000 before trial. The jury awarded $8,326,000 – the highest recorded single-level cervical discectomy verdict in New York State at the time of reporting. The case demonstrates how conservative venues can still produce landmark awards when nerve damage and surgical necessity are clearly documented.
Source: New York Jury Verdict Reporter
#2 Result: $3,500,000 – Settlement Venue: Bronx County, New York Case type: Motor vehicle accident
A 52-year-old plaintiff sustained a herniated disc at L5-S1 after being struck on the driver’s side at a Bronx intersection. Treatment required lumbar spinal fusion, laminotomy, facetectomy, and discectomy. The case settled for $3,500,000 prior to trial, reflecting the significant impact of surgical intervention on settlement value in Bronx County.
Source: New York Supreme Court, Bronx County records
#3 Result: $2,875,000 – Settlement Venue: New York County (Manhattan) Case type: Construction site accident
A 45-year-old construction worker was struck in the back by a piece of lumber that fell through an unguarded floor opening at a Midtown high-rise. The plaintiff sustained a herniated disc at L4-5 requiring a non-fusion lumbar discectomy. Liability was established under Labor Law ยง 240(1). The case settled for $2,875,000.
Source: New York Supreme Court, New York County records
#4 Result: $2,500,000 – Settlement Venue: New York City Case type: Motor vehicle accident
The plaintiff underwent Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery following injuries sustained in a car accident caused by another party’s negligence. Surgical necessity and permanence of injury were key factors in securing the $2,500,000 settlement ahead of trial.
Source: New York Jury Verdict Reporter
#5 Result: $1,850,000 – Settlement Venue: Richmond County (Staten Island) Case type: Construction site accident
The jury found a violation of Labor Law ยง 241(6) and Labor Law ยง 200, assigning 75% liability to the property owner and 25% to the plaintiff. The parties settled for $1,850,000 following summations on the damages portion of the trial. The plaintiff was required to repay a workers’ compensation lien from the award.
Source: New York Supreme Court, Richmond County records
#6 Result: $1,475,000 – Settlement Venue: New York City Case type: Motor vehicle accident – emergency vehicle
A female plaintiff in her 40s sustained cervical spine injuries requiring discectomy and fusion surgery after a fire truck ran a red light and struck her vehicle at an intersection. The defense raised the emergency doctrine. Liability was strongly contested before the case settled for $1,475,000.
Source: New York Jury Verdict Reporter
#7 Result: $1,275,000 – Settlement Venue: Kings County (Brooklyn) Case type: Motor vehicle – pedestrian
The plaintiff was struck by a turning van at an intersection and sustained injuries requiring cervical discectomy surgery. The parties agreed to settle prior to trial for $1,275,000. The Kings County venue contributed to a higher settlement value compared to suburban county equivalents.
Source: New York Supreme Court, Kings County records
#8 Result: $875,000 – Verdict, Plaintiff Venue: Bronx County, New York Case type: Premises liability – slip and fall
The plaintiff slipped on a waxed floor and sustained cervical disc herniations at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7, as well as a lumbar disc herniation at L5-S1. Treatment included physical therapy, epidural injections, and cervical discectomy surgery. The jury awarded $875,000.
Source: New York Supreme Court, Bronx County records
#9 Result: $850,000 – Settlement Venue: New York Case type: Motor vehicle accident
The plaintiff underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 following a motor vehicle accident. Approximately two weeks post-surgery, the plaintiff was certified 100% totally disabled from work. The permanent disability certification was a key factor in securing the $850,000 settlement.
Source: New York Jury Verdict Reporter
#10 Result: $725,000 – Settlement Venue: Richmond County (Staten Island) Case type: Motor vehicle accident
The plaintiff sustained herniated discs at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 with moderately severe spinal cord compression and cervical radiculopathy. Treatment included emergency care, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and ultimately neurosurgery consisting of discectomies, microscopic spinal cord decompression, arthrodesis, and interbody cage fusion with grafting and plating. The case settled for $725,000.
Source: New York Supreme Court, Richmond County records
Verdict and settlement data compiled from VerdictSearch New York and New York Law Journal. Individual case records are available via subscription. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Percutaneous Discectomy Settlements
Percutaneous discectomy settlements in New York range from $175,000 to $225,000 in typical cases, with Brooklyn verdicts reaching $350,000 and Manhattan verdicts reaching $547,000 for more complex presentations.
#1 Result: $547,000 – Verdict, Plaintiff Venue: New York County (Manhattan) Case type: Motor vehicle accident
A percutaneous discectomy case tried in Manhattan resulted in a $547,000 verdict. The Manhattan venue and the surgical nature of the treatment drove the award above typical settlement ranges for this procedure.
#2 Result: $350,000 – Verdict, Plaintiff Venue: Kings County (Brooklyn) Case type: Motor vehicle accident
A percutaneous discectomy case tried in Brooklyn resulted in a $350,000 verdict. Brooklyn’s plaintiff-favorable venue contributed to an above-average outcome for a minimally invasive procedure.
#3 Result: $225,000 – Settlement Venue: New York Case type: Motor vehicle accident
A motor vehicle accident resulting in a herniated disc requiring percutaneous discectomy settled for $225,000. This reflects the upper range of typical New York settlements for this procedure category.
#4 Result: $175,000 – Settlement Venue: New York Case type: Motor vehicle accident
A herniated disc injury requiring percutaneous discectomy settled for $175,000 – consistent with the lower end of typical New York settlement values for this minimally invasive surgical procedure.
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Discectomy Verdicts by Injury Severity
Cases ranked by surgical complexity and permanence of spinal injury.
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| Injury type | Spinal levels | Surgery performed | Result | Severity tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical herniation + nerve root impingement | C6-7 (single level) | Radical total cervical discectomy | $8,326,000 | Catastrophic |
| Lumbar herniation L5-S1 | L5-S1 (single level) | Lumbar fusion, laminotomy, facetectomy, discectomy | $3,500,000 | Catastrophic |
| Lumbar herniation L4-5 | L4-5 (single level) | Non-fusion lumbar discectomy | $2,875,000 | Catastrophic |
| Cervical herniation + spinal cord compression | C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 (multi-level) | ACDF + fusion | $2,500,000 | Catastrophic |
| Cervical herniation + radiculopathy | C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 (multi-level) | Discectomy + fusion + interbody cage | $725,000 | Severe |
| Cervical herniation C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 + lumbar L5-S1 | Multi-level cervical + lumbar | Cervical discectomy | $875,000 | Severe |
| Cervical herniation + 100% work disability | C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 (multi-level) | ACDF | $850,000 | Severe |
| Cervical disc bulges + shoulder impingement | C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 + L5-S1 | Discectomy + fusion | $1,065,000 | Severe |
Discectomy Verdicts by Jurisdiction
Venue plays a decisive role in final award amounts โ NYC boroughs consistently outperform suburban counties.
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| Jurisdiction | Case type | Result | Outcome type | Venue tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | Motor vehicle accident | $3,500,000 | Settlement | NYC Borough |
| New York County (Manhattan) | Construction site accident | $2,875,000 | Settlement | NYC Borough |
| Bronx County | Premises liability โ slip and fall | $875,000 | Verdict โ Plaintiff | NYC Borough |
| Kings County (Brooklyn) | Motor vehicle โ pedestrian | $1,275,000 | Settlement | NYC Borough |
| Richmond County (Staten Island) | Construction site accident | $1,850,000 | Settlement | Outer Borough |
| Richmond County (Staten Island) | Motor vehicle accident | $725,000 | Settlement | Outer Borough |
| Queens County | Motor vehicle accident | $1,065,000 | Verdict โ Plaintiff | NYC Borough |
| Suffolk County | Motor vehicle accident | $8,326,000 | Verdict โ Plaintiff | Suburban County |
Discectomy Verdicts by Year
Recent cases show a clear upward trend in discectomy settlement values across New York.
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| Period | Jurisdiction | Case type | Result | Outcome type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 โ 2025 | Suffolk County | Motor vehicle accident | $8,326,000 | Verdict โ Plaintiff |
| 2024 โ 2025 | Bronx County | Motor vehicle accident | $3,500,000 | Settlement |
| 2024 โ 2025 | New York County (Manhattan) | Construction site accident | $2,875,000 | Settlement |
| 2023 โ 2024 | New York City | Motor vehicle accident | $2,500,000 | Settlement |
| 2023 โ 2024 | Richmond County (Staten Island) | Construction site accident | $1,850,000 | Settlement |
| 2023 โ 2024 | New York City | Motor vehicle โ emergency vehicle | $1,475,000 | Settlement |
| 2022 โ 2023 | Kings County (Brooklyn) | Motor vehicle โ pedestrian | $1,275,000 | Settlement |
| 2022 โ 2023 | Bronx County | Premises liability โ slip and fall | $875,000 | Verdict โ Plaintiff |
| 2022 โ 2023 | New York | Motor vehicle accident | $850,000 | Settlement |
| 2021 โ 2022 | Richmond County (Staten Island) | Motor vehicle accident | $725,000 | Settlement |
Verdict and settlement data sourced from VerdictSearch New York and New York Law Journal. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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