Jacksonville Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first vehicle forward, and it was then struck again on the back driver's side by the second vehicle. The first driver attempted to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of them but did not make contact.
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
- $89,134
- County
- St. Johns County, FL
- Resolved
- 2009
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $89,134 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 15, 2005, a vehicle operated by the plaintiff stopped at a red light at the intersection of CR 210 and I-95 in Jacksonville when it was rear-ended by a vehicle owned by the defendant vehicle owner and operated by its employee. The plaintiff alleged that after the initial impact, her vehicle was struck a second time on the back driver's side as she attempted to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of her, pushing her into a curb. The vehicle in front of her was not struck.
The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging that the collision caused injuries. Both sides presented expert testimony from fields including pain management, neurology, orthopedics, and biomechanical engineering to address the plaintiff's alleged injuries and their cause.
Following deliberations, a jury determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a 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 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 St. Johns County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2009, 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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