Brevard County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a road in Palm Bay, Florida. The occupants of the struck vehicle alleged they sustained injuries from the collision. Medical experts testified about the injuries. The jury determined that one occupant did not sustain a permanent injury, while the other was awarded damages.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver alleged negligence and sought damages for past and future medical expenses, as well as past and future pain and suffering.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped at a red light. A second accident occurred when the same driver was rear-ended again while stopped at an intersection. The driver underwent multiple surgeries for back and neck injuries.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing her car to hit the car in front of her. The injured driver complained of neck, back, and knee pain. She underwent knee surgery and procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome. She also developed a condition affecting her hand and was diagnosed with chronic pain.

One driver's vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The injured person sustained neck and low back soft tissue injuries, and a herniated lumbar disc. Surgery was recommended but not performed. The person received lumbar epidural injections. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing.

One driver was stopped at an intersection when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The injured driver experienced neck soft tissue injury, headaches, and carpal tunnel. The case involved uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and was settled.

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.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle alleged the first driver stopped unexpectedly. The defendant disputed the cause of the injury, citing the minor impact and the injured person's active lifestyle.

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle rear-ended them, pushing their car into the vehicle in front. The injured driver experienced neck, low back, and right shoulder pain.

A three-car, rear-end collision occurred when one vehicle struck another, which then struck the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff claimed permanent neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The defendant admitted fault for the collision but argued the impact was minor and did not cause the alleged injuries. The defense presented expert testimony suggesting the injuries were degenerative and pre-existed the accident. The jury ultimately found the defendant's negligence was not a legal cause of injury to the plaintiff.

One driver was stopped at a stop sign when the other driver hit their vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed permanent back injuries, including a fracture. The jury found the defendants negligent but determined the injured driver did not sustain a permanent injury.

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when it turned green. The other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver experienced neck pain that radiated into her shoulders. An MRI showed bulging discs in her neck. A doctor felt there was no permanent injury attributable to the accident.