Miami-Dade County Jury Finds Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver was slowing down for traffic when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured person claimed to have sustained neck and back pain.
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
- $56,932
- County
- Miami-Dade County, FL
- Resolved
- 2010
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $56,932 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 October 22, 2007, a plaintiff was driving a vehicle on S.W. 107th Avenue in Miami-Dade County, Florida. While the plaintiff's vehicle slowed for traffic, it was rear-ended by a vehicle owned by one defendant and driven by another. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the collision caused a permanent injury.
During a four-day trial, the primary dispute revolved around whether the plaintiff had sustained a permanent injury as a result of the accident. The jury concluded that the plaintiff did sustain a permanent injury. The court denied the defendants' motion for a new trial. On April 1, 2010, the court determined the plaintiff was entitled to attorney fees and scheduled a hearing to set the amount. The defendants filed an appeal on April 30, 2010.
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 Miami-Dade County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2010, 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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