Miami Rear-End Collision Case Concludes After Seat Belt Defense
On December 4, 1990, one driver rear-ended another vehicle at an intersection. The defendant admitted fault for the collision. The injured person sustained a soft tissue injury to their lower back.
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
- $14,668
- County
- Dade County, FL
- Resolved
- 1995
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $14,668 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 December 4, 1990, a rear-end collision occurred on S.W. 137th Avenue at its intersection with S.W. 72nd Street in Miami, Florida. A vehicle driven by the defendant driver, with the consent of the defendant vehicle owner, struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant driver admitted liability for causing the collision.
Despite admitting fault for the incident, the defendant asserted a seat belt defense, typically arguing that the plaintiff's injuries were compounded by a failure to use a seat belt. Both sides presented expert testimony in the case. The plaintiff's expert was a chiropractic professional from Miami, while the defendant's expert was an orthopedic surgeon, also from Miami. The record does not contain information regarding the case's final resolution.
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 Dade 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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