Jacksonville Beach Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision
A passenger in a stopped vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The collision occurred at an intersection in Jacksonville Beach. The injured person claimed back and neck 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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $5,427
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 1997
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $5,427 is below the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On April 20, 1996, a vehicle in which the plaintiff was a front seat passenger was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The collision occurred on S.R. A1A (3rd Street South) at the intersection of 4th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, while the plaintiff's vehicle was stopped in traffic. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging injuries sustained in the incident.
The plaintiff had previously offered to settle the case for $12,500. During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from a family practice physician and an orthopedic surgeon, both from Jacksonville. The defendant countered with expert testimony from an orthopedic surgeon, also from Jacksonville, and introduced post-accident video surveillance footage that reportedly showed the plaintiff performing construction work.
A jury ultimately found that the plaintiff sustained no permanent injury as a result of the accident.
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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- 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 1997, 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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