Tallahassee Uninsured Motorist Claim Outcome Undisclosed
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver alleged soft tissue injuries to their back and sought damages for pain and suffering and medical expenses. The case was settled.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $10,999
- County
- Gadsden 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 settlement of $10,999 is near the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On May 9, 2003, a vehicle traveling south on Thomasville Road in Tallahassee rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at the Raymond Deihl intersection, yielding for northbound traffic. The at-fault vehicle was owned by one individual and operated with permission by another. The plaintiff, who was in the stopped vehicle, alleged sustaining injuries in the collision.
The owner's insurer tendered its policy limits of $25,000. The plaintiff then pursued a claim under her own $100,000 uninsured motorist policy with her insurer. The plaintiff alleged that she suffered permanent injuries and was wearing a seat belt during the incident. The defendants, including the plaintiff's uninsured motorist insurer, disputed these claims, arguing that the plaintiff did not suffer permanent injuries and was not wearing a seat belt.
The record did not provide information regarding the final verdict, judgment, or settlement reached in the uninsured motorist claim.
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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Gadsden 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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