Tamarac, Florida Rear-End Collision Settles for $10,000
One driver rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light. The driver who caused the collision admitted negligence. The injured driver claimed neck strain, migraine headaches, and neck pain, but the other side alleged the injuries were from subsequent accidents.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $196,550
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1998
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $196,550 is above the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A vehicle collision occurred in Tamarac, Florida, on February 24, 1993, when a defendant, who was taking a court-ordered driver's license re-examination, struck a stationary vehicle. The defendant was operating a vehicle on S.R. 817 with a state driver license examiner as a passenger. The examiner reportedly instructed the defendant to stop at a red light at the intersection of S.R. 817 and N.W. 58th Street, but the defendant failed to apply the brakes, colliding with the plaintiff's vehicle from behind.
The defendant admitted negligence for the incident. While negligence was not disputed, both sides presented expert medical testimony, including orthopedic surgeons, a neurologist, and a chiropractor, suggesting a dispute regarding the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and damages.
Prior to trial, the defendant offered a $10,000 settlement. The defendant subsequently died, and the case concluded without a full trial.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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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