Florida Jury Finds Negligence, No Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver claimed that the other driver's negligence caused a rear-end collision. The injured person stated the collision resulted in permanent injuries. The other driver's insurance company argued that the injured person's own negligence, or the negligence of others, caused the crash. The insurance company also disputed the extent of the injuries.
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
- $2,642
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2014
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $2,642 is below 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
In March 2011, a plaintiff was involved in a rear-end motor vehicle collision in Florida. The plaintiff alleged the other driver's negligence caused the incident and resulted in permanent injuries, and that the other driver was underinsured. In April 2012, the plaintiff filed a complaint against her own underinsured motorist carrier, the defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, seeking coverage for these damages.
The defendant argued that the collision was caused by the plaintiff's own negligence, the negligence of a third party selling newspapers in the median, or an unidentified vehicle operator who had stopped to buy a newspaper. The defendant also disputed the plaintiff's claim of permanent injuries from the incident.
A jury found the driver who rear-ended the plaintiff to be 100% negligent and the plaintiff to be 0% negligent. However, the jury also determined that the plaintiff did not sustain 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 2014, 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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