Tallahassee Jury Issues Verdict in Motor Vehicle Collision
One driver made a left turn from a stop sign. The other driver, while working for a company, struck the rear of the first driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. The case involved claims against the first driver's own insurance company.
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
- $2,521,289
- County
- Leon 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 $2,521,289 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 May 9, 1990, a motor vehicle collision occurred in Tallahassee, Florida. A plaintiff, after making a left turn onto Timberlane Road, had their vehicle's right rear quarter panel struck by a vehicle driven by an employee of Kendrick Dental Laboratory. The incident took place approximately 75 to 101 feet past the intersection. The plaintiff's vehicle sustained about $1,700 in property damage, and the defendant's vehicle incurred approximately $900 in damage.
The plaintiff's uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier, Principal Casualty, was also involved in the matter. The defense reportedly focused its arguments on disputing liability for the collision. The record does not contain information regarding the verdict or final disposition 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 Leon 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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