Jacksonville Jury Finds Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The injured driver had insurance for underinsured motorists. The jury found the injured driver did not cause the accident and sustained a permanent injury.
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
- $199,897
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2008
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $199,897 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 November 28, 2005, a plaintiff's vehicle, stopped in traffic on DeBarry Road near Wells Road in Jacksonville, was struck from the rear by a vehicle operated by an underinsured motorist. The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim against their own insurance provider, the defendant, seeking $100,000 in underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage, which was in effect at the time of the accident.
During a four-day trial, both sides presented expert testimony regarding the plaintiff's alleged injuries and their causation. The plaintiff presented experts in neurology, pain management, and orthopedic surgery. The defendant called experts in physiatry, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and accident reconstruction, contesting the extent and permanency of the injuries claimed by the plaintiff.
Following deliberations, the jury determined that the plaintiff was not negligent and that their negligence was not a legal cause of any damages. The jury further found that the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury, within a reasonable degree of medical probability, as a direct result of the collision.
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 2008, 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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