Jacksonville Jury Finds No Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic because dogs were crossing the street. The other driver then rear-ended the stopped vehicle. Liability for the accident was admitted.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,050
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 1998
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,050 is below the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On January 25, 1994, a rear-end collision occurred on Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville. The plaintiff alleged that their vehicle was stopped in traffic due to dogs crossing the street when the defendant's vehicle struck it from behind. The defendant stipulated liability for the collision, but the parties disputed whether the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury.
During the trial, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from professionals in osteopathy and neurosurgery, asserting that the accident resulted in permanent injuries. The defendant countered with expert testimony from a neurosurgeon, arguing that the plaintiff did not suffer a permanent injury from the incident.
A jury subsequently found that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury as a result of the accident. The verdict concluded the case in favor of the defendant on the issue of permanent injury.
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 Duval County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1998, 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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