Jacksonville Jury Issues Verdict in Careless Driving Collision
One driver was stopped at an intersection when another vehicle attempted to change lanes and struck the rear of the first vehicle. The first driver alleged the second driver was weaving in traffic. The second driver denied their actions caused the damages and suggested a third party, an unknown truck driver, might have contributed.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $45,000
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2000
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $45,000 is below the median of $1,000,000 for head/brain injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $45,348 to $11,007,000, based on 43 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On January 13, 1999, a collision occurred on I-295 in Jacksonville when a vehicle operated by the defendant driver, and owned by the defendant owner, struck the left rear of the plaintiff's stopped vehicle near Blanding Boulevard. The plaintiff alleged the defendant driver was carelessly weaving in and out of traffic, and the defendant driver received a citation for careless driving.
The defendants denied their negligence caused the plaintiff's damages, instead alleging that a third-party, unknown truck driver was responsible. The plaintiff presented expert testimony from a neurologist and a chiropractor. The available record did not specify the case's outcome.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- 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 2000, 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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