Plantation Jury Finds Permanent Injury, No Damages Awarded in Rear-End Crash
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended by another vehicle. The injured person claimed back and neck soft tissue injury and a fractured bone. The defense argued the injury was not related to the accident. The jury found the injury was permanent but did not award damages for pain and suffering.
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
- $59,749
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1998
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $59,749 is above 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
In March 1993, a vehicle carrying the plaintiff was rear-ended by another vehicle, operated by the defendant, near the intersection of North S.R. 7 and N.W. 4th Street in Plantation, Florida. The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim seeking damages for injuries sustained in the collision.
During the proceedings, the causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries was a key point of contention. The plaintiff presented testimony from a chiropractic expert and an orthopedic surgery expert. The defendant, in turn, offered testimony from an orthopedic surgery expert.
A jury found that the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury as a result of the accident. However, the jury did not award any damages for pain and suffering.
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 Broward County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1998, 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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