Milton Jury Finds Negligence, No Damages Awarded in Rear-End Collision

On December 9, 1997, a plaintiff alleged that a defendant negligently operated a vehicle, causing a rear-end collision on Highway 87 at the intersection of Firehouse Road in Milton. The plaintiff's vehicle was struck, and the plaintiff claimed their head thrust backward, breaking the rear windshield, and causing injuries. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence.

During the proceedings, both sides presented medical expert testimony regarding the plaintiff's injuries, with experts specializing in chiropractic and osteopathy testifying for the plaintiff, and an orthopedic surgeon for the defense. The jury ultimately found that the defendant was negligent and that this negligence was a legal cause of damage to the plaintiff. However, the jury also concluded that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability as a direct result of the accident. The defense highlighted the plaintiff's pre-existing physical problems and a job change following the incident, which likely contributed to the jury's finding on the permanency of the injuries.