Pensacola Jury Finds No Damages Awarded in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped to make a left turn when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The driver who was hit sustained bruises and neck and shoulder pain. The jury found that the injured driver did not suffer a permanent injury.
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
- $19,464
- County
- Escambia 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 $19,464 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 June 20, 1990, a vehicle operated by the plaintiff was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by the defendant on Gulf Beach Highway near Fairfield Drive in Pensacola, Florida. The plaintiff was preparing to make a left turn onto Fairfield Drive, slowing down and signaling with an outstretched arm while stopped at a yellow flashing light, waiting for opposing traffic to clear. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries.
The defendant admitted negligence for the rear-end collision but contended the plaintiff contributed to the incident. The defendant alleged that the plaintiff did not have illuminated brake lights and failed to give a lawful left-turn arm signal or other signal. The defendant also disputed that the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury as a direct result of the crash.
Following a trial, a jury found that the plaintiff did not suffer a permanent injury from the collision.
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 Escambia 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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