Jacksonville Rear-End Collision & UIM Claim Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver was stopped at a red light when another vehicle struck them from behind. This pushed the first vehicle into another vehicle, causing a second collision. The injured person had multiple fractured ribs and a head 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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $125,000
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 1995
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $125,000 is above the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On September 26, 1994, in Jacksonville, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended while stopped at a red light on Lem Turner Road. The at-fault driver, traveling at approximately 40-45 mph, pushed the plaintiff's vehicle into an intersection, where it was struck by another vehicle before coming to rest in a ditch.
The at-fault driver, a 15-year-old, was an excluded driver under the vehicle owner's auto insurance policy, leading the carrier to deny coverage. The insurer for the third vehicle involved in the collision was deemed to have no responsibility. The plaintiff subsequently pursued a claim under ten of his own automobile policies, which offered a stackable uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage totaling $300,000.
Prior to a lawsuit being filed, the parties engaged in settlement negotiations. The plaintiff initially demanded $250,000, while the at-fault driver's representatives initially offered $25,000. The case ultimately concluded in a pre-suit settlement.
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 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 1995, 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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