St. Johns County Jury Reaches Verdict in UIM Rear-End Crash
One driver collided into the rear of a stopped vehicle, pushing it into the plaintiff's car and then into another vehicle. The plaintiff was covered under an uninsured/underinsured motorist policy. The defendant disputed the extent of the plaintiff's permanent injury and damages.
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
- $748,373
- County
- Duval County, FL
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $748,373 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
On July 14, 2012, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on U.S. 1 at the intersection of Arapaho Avenue in St. Johns County, Florida. A driver operating an automobile collided with the rear of a second vehicle, which then struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The impact pushed the plaintiff's automobile into another vehicle stopped ahead.
The plaintiff, who was covered by an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) policy with the defendant insurance company, filed a complaint on August 27, 2013. The lawsuit sought to recover damages under the UIM policy for injuries sustained in the incident.
The defendant insurance company did not dispute the initial driver's negligence in causing the collision. However, the defendant contested whether the plaintiff sustained a permanent injury from the crash and challenged the extent and amount of the plaintiff's claimed damages. The plaintiff presented expert testimony from specialists in internal medicine, orthopedics, and pain management. The defendant offered expert testimony from an orthopedic specialist. The record does not indicate the final resolution 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 Duval County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, 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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