Jacksonville Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped for a traffic signal when the other driver rear-ended them. The collision caused a soft tissue injury to the neck.
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
- $22,601
- 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 verdict-plaintiff of $22,601 is near 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 October 10, 1994, in Jacksonville, Florida, a plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind while stopped at a traffic signal. The incident occurred at the intersection of St. John's Bluff Road and Alden Road. The plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by a defendant driver, who was acting within the scope of employment for the defendant company that owned the vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence.
During the legal proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from a chiropractor, an orthopedic surgeon, and a neurologist, all based in Jacksonville. The defense offered testimony from its own neurology expert, also from Jacksonville. The parties stipulated that $10,000, representing collateral sources, would be offset from any final judgment awarded to the plaintiff. Following a judgment, the plaintiff filed motions seeking to tax costs, for a rehearing of the judgment, and to amend the judgment.
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 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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