Titusville Jury Finds No Permanent Injury in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling eastbound on a state road when the other driver, also traveling eastbound, negligently collided with the rear of the first driver's vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for personal injuries, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. The parties agreed the collision was caused by the negligence of the second driver, but disputed the extent of the injuries 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
- $62,091
- County
- Brevard County, FL
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $62,091 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 2, 2016, a motor vehicle collision occurred on State Road 50 in Titusville, Florida, when a vehicle operated by one defendant struck the rear of a vehicle operated by the plaintiff. The plaintiff filed suit on September 4, 2017, alleging the defendant driver negligently caused the accident. The plaintiff also sought uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits from her own insurer, who was named as a co-defendant.
The parties stipulated that the defendant driver was solely negligent for the collision. However, they disputed causation and the extent of the plaintiff's damages. The defense presented expert testimony from orthopedic surgeons. During the trial, the court granted the plaintiff's motion for a directed verdict on the issue of causation.
Despite the court's ruling on causation, the jury found that the plaintiff had not sustained a permanent injury as a result of the accident. Following the trial, the defendant filed a motion to set off the verdict by existing personal injury protection and medical payment benefits. The plaintiff filed a motion for additur or a new trial, arguing the verdict was inadequate.
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 Brevard County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, 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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