Tallahassee Jury Finds Negligence, No Damages Awarded in Rear-End Crash
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while traveling in Tallahassee. The plaintiff, a passenger in the vehicle that was hit, alleged injuries to her neck and back. The jury found the defendant negligent but determined the plaintiff did not sustain 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
- $438
- County
- Leon County, FL
- Resolved
- 2007
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $438 is below 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 Tallahassee, on April 25, 2005, a backseat passenger, who was four months pregnant, was involved in a rear-end collision on 7th Avenue at the intersection of N. Gadsden Street. The driver of the striking vehicle admitted negligence. That driver was operating a vehicle owned by another defendant. The plaintiff's vehicle sustained no damage.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging injuries from the incident. The plaintiff presented expert testimony from a physical medicine/rehabilitation specialist and an orthopedic surgeon regarding the claimed injuries. Defendants had previously offered a settlement of $7,501, to be paid by their insurer.
A jury found that the at-fault driver's negligence was a legal cause of loss, injury, or damage to the plaintiff. However, the jury also determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability as a result of the collision. This finding, combined with the plaintiff's prior receipt of $5,892.67 in personal injury protection (PIP) benefits, resulted in a jury award of $0 for past medical expenses.
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 Leon County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2007, 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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