Duval County, FL Jury Awards $77,034 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle in an intersection. The driver who was hit claimed permanent injuries. The other driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries. A jury awarded the injured driver money for past and future medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $77,034
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2012
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $77,034 is above the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On September 25, 2009, a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Herlong Road and Old Middleburg Road in Duval County, FL. A vehicle operated by the defendant driver, owned by a telecommunications company, rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence action in 2010 in the Circuit Court of Duval County, FL, alleging permanent injuries.
The defendants admitted the driver's negligence but disputed the extent of the plaintiff's alleged injuries. Following a trial, a jury returned a verdict on October 17, 2012, awarding the plaintiff $77,034.43. This amount included $27,034.43 for past medical expenses and $50,000 for future medical expenses. The jury specifically found that the plaintiff did not suffer a permanent injury.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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 Duval County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2012, 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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