Naples Rear-End Collision Settles for $7,000 After Insurance Payout
On March 26, 1991, a passenger in a vehicle was rear-ended by another driver on a street in Naples. The driver who caused the collision was cited for faulty brakes and admitted fault. The injured passenger experienced neck pain and muscle issues.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,900
- County
- Collier County, FL
- Resolved
- 1995
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $2,900 is below the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On March 26, 1991, a vehicle carrying the plaintiff as a passenger was rear-ended by the defendant on 3rd Street North in Naples. The defendant was cited for faulty brakes and later admitted liability for the collision.
Both the plaintiff and the defendant presented medical experts, including neurologists and chiropractors, to address the plaintiff's alleged injuries. The plaintiff ultimately received $7,000 from the defendant's liability insurance carrier. This payment resulted in a complete set-off, concluding the case.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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 Collier 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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