Pensacola Jury Finds No Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped and waiting to turn left when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured person sustained injuries to their left shoulder, right side of ribs, and hips, incurring medical expenses and lost wages. The jury determined the injury was not permanent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $5,048
- County
- Escambia County, FL
- Resolved
- 2002
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $5,048 is below the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On February 28, 2000, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a collision occurred in Pensacola, Florida, near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Texar Street. A cab, operated by the defendant, rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle, which was stopped and waiting to make a left turn into a driveway.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant negligently operated the cab, causing the accident and resulting in injuries. During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from a rehabilitation physician to support claims of injury.
However, a jury ultimately found that the plaintiff did not suffer a permanent injury as a result of the accident.
Understanding This Case
- 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 2002, 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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