Fort Lauderdale Jury Awards $10,101 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended at an intersection. Liability was admitted. The case went to trial.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $10,101
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 2009
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $10,101 is near the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A vehicle collision in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 29, 2009, led to a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff, a passenger in a vehicle, sustained injuries when it was rear-ended at the intersection of Bayview Drive and N.E. 42nd Street. The defendant driver and the defendant vehicle owner admitted liability for the incident.
The case proceeded to a four-day trial to determine the extent of the plaintiff's damages. The plaintiff presented testimony from experts in neurology, neuropsychology, and chiropractic medicine to support claims of injury and necessary treatment. The defendants presented an expert in orthopedic surgery.
After approximately three and a half hours of deliberation, a jury of three males and three females returned a verdict on November 20, 2009. The jury awarded the plaintiff $10,101 specifically for past medical expenses.
Understanding This Case
- 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 Broward County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2009, 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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