Pinellas County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver rear-ended another vehicle while traveling on a street. The injured driver's damages were claimed to be greater than the at-fault driver's insurance policy. A bad faith claim was also filed against the injured driver's own insurance company.

One driver was stopped to make a turn when the vehicle behind them failed to stop and collided with the rear of their car. The injured driver alleged permanent injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The other driver argued the collision was low-speed and not the cause of the injuries, pointing to prior medical issues. A jury found the collision caused the injuries and awarded damages.

A driver caused a four-car rear-end collision. The impact pushed one car into another, and that car into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the crash caused permanent neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The defense argued the impact was minor and the injuries were pre-existing. The jury awarded the plaintiff $673,000.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a street in St. Petersburg. The driver of the second vehicle alleged they were injured as a result of the collision. The defendants admitted fault for the crash but disputed the extent of the injuries and damages.

One driver struck another vehicle from behind, causing significant injuries. The injured driver had settled with the at-fault driver and then sued their own insurance company for underinsured motorist coverage. The jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended them. The injured person had a herniated disc in their lower back and soft tissue injury to their neck. The case was settled.

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when their vehicle was rear-ended. This caused a chain reaction, pushing the driver's vehicle into the vehicle in front, which then pushed into the vehicle in front of it. The driver sustained injuries to their back.

One driver filed an action for uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits. The driver alleged that another driver negligently caused their vehicle to strike another vehicle, causing that vehicle to rear-end the plaintiff's vehicle. The impact pushed the plaintiff's vehicle into the one stopped in front of it. The defendant admitted the other driver was negligent but disputed causation and damages.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle at an intersection. The case went to trial to determine if the collision caused the injured person's injuries and if those injuries were permanent. The jury found the defendant's actions caused injury and that the injury was permanent, but awarded no damages for pain and suffering.

One driver was operating a vehicle when they were rear-ended by a dump truck. The other party claimed the injured driver changed lanes just before the collision. The jury found the injured driver sustained a permanent injury.

One driver was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist while stopped in traffic. This driver later caused a second accident where they rear-ended another vehicle. The insurance company argued the second accident caused the injuries, while the injured driver argued the first accident was the cause. The case involved disputes over the speed of the initial collision and the extent of injuries from each accident.

A passenger in a taxicab was injured when an unidentified driver rear-ended the taxi. The collision occurred at an intersection. The passenger claimed injuries to their neck, back, and knees.