Jacksonville Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision Trial
One driver was stopped for a school bus with its stop signs extended. The other driver then struck the stopped vehicle from behind. The driver who was rear-ended alleged the other driver was not paying attention and failed to stop for the school bus. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent and permanence of the injuries claimed.
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
- $6,268
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2001
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $6,268 is near 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 2, 1999, a vehicle traveling north on San Jose Boulevard near San Clerc Road in Jacksonville stopped for a school bus with extended stop signs. The vehicle, operated by one plaintiff and owned by another, was subsequently struck from the rear by a truck operated by the defendant. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was careless by failing to stop for the school bus and was distracted by a cell phone at the time of the collision.
The defendant admitted fault for the accident but disputed that any injuries sustained by the plaintiff were permanent. Parties consulted experts in fields including neurology, appraisal, and orthopedic surgery. Court records indicated the defendant filed a motion in June 2001 to determine a collateral source set-off, seeking to reduce potential damages by $11,037.80 for no-fault benefits the plaintiff had received for medical expenses and lost wages. The final outcome of the case was not detailed in the available records.
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 2001, 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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