Jacksonville Jury Issues Verdict in Underinsured Motorist Claim
One driver was traveling north on a road in Jacksonville when they were rear-ended by another vehicle. The collision caused a chain reaction. The injured driver alleged the other motorist was negligent. The insurance company denied the extent of the injuries and damages, and whether the injury was permanent.
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
- $26,000
- 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 $26,000 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 June 16, 1997, a plaintiff operating a vehicle on St. Johns Bluff Road at its intersection with Alden Road in Jacksonville, Florida, was involved in a motor vehicle collision. The plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended in a chain-reaction crash allegedly caused by a negligent, underinsured motorist. The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim against their insurance provider, the defendant, seeking coverage for injuries sustained in the incident under their existing underinsured motorist policy.
The defendant disputed the extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries and damages. The defendant also specifically denied that the plaintiff sustained any permanent injury as a direct result of the collision. Medical experts in rehabilitative medicine, pain management, radiology, and orthopedics provided testimony regarding the plaintiff's condition, while a radiology expert testified on behalf of the defendant. The final disposition or verdict of the case was not detailed in the available record.
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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