Cocoa, Florida Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision UIM Claim
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle rear-ended them, pushing their car into the vehicle in front. The injured driver experienced neck, low back, and right shoulder pain.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,865
- County
- Brevard County, FL
- Resolved
- 1996
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,865 is near the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Cocoa, Florida, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended at the intersection of S.R. 520 and Fiske Boulevard on December 18, 1992. The collision, involving an underinsured driver, propelled the plaintiff's vehicle into the car ahead.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim against their own insurance provider, the defendant, seeking underinsured motorist coverage. Both parties identified medical experts to address potential injuries, including specialists in chiropractic, orthopedic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, neuroradiology, and gastroenterology. The available record, however, did not detail the specific arguments made by each side or the final resolution of the case, such as a verdict or settlement.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Brevard County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1996, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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