North Miami Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision Insurance Dispute
A passenger was injured when the van they were in was rear-ended at an intersection. The collision occurred on March 4, 1994. The injured person had an insurance policy for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
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
- $17,500
- County
- Miami-Dade County, FL
- Resolved
- 1996
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $17,500 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
A motor vehicle collision occurred on March 4, 1994, at the intersection of N.E. 125th Street and N.E. 2nd Avenue in N. Miami, Florida. A van carrying the plaintiff as a passenger was rear-ended.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim against their own insurer, Allstate, under an uninsured/underinsured motorist policy. During the proceedings, a dentistry expert testified for the plaintiff. The defendant presented testimony from a dentistry expert and an orthopedic surgery expert. The record did not specify the resolution or verdict of the case.
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 1996, 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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