Jacksonville Jury Finds No Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended a vehicle carrying a passenger. The passenger alleged that both the driver who hit them and their own driver were negligent. The parties admitted fault before the trial. The jury determined that the passenger did not suffer a permanent injury from the crash.
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
- $193,000
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 1999
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $193,000 is above 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 May 17, 1993, a dump truck operated by a defendant driver and owned by a defendant trucking company rear-ended another vehicle in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred at the intersection of S.R. 13, Crown Point Road, and San Jose Boulevard. The plaintiff, a passenger in the rear-ended vehicle, subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging negligent operation by the dump truck driver and negligence by the driver of her own vehicle.
Prior to trial, the dump truck driver and the trucking company jointly admitted liability for the accident. The case proceeded to trial to determine the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and their permanency. Both sides presented expert testimony from medical and biomechanical specialists to support their respective positions on causation and injury claims.
Following deliberations, the jury found that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury as a result of the accident to a reasonable degree of medical probability. While the jury did not find permanent injury, an award for past economic damages was subject to potential reduction for collateral source payments. Post-verdict, motions for a new trial and/or remittitur were filed by both the driver of the plaintiff's vehicle and by the dump truck driver and trucking company.
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 1999, 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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