Sarasota County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A driver lost control of their car due to excessive speed and reckless driving, causing an accident. A backseat passenger was injured in the crash. The passenger sustained a traumatic brain injury and quadriplegia.

One driver was operating a vehicle pulling a trailer when they were rear-ended by another vehicle at an intersection. The injured person had a pre-existing spinal condition that was aggravated by the crash.

One driver was stopped in traffic on a highway when the other driver, operating a large truck, failed to stop and rear-ended the first vehicle. The collision caused damage to the first vehicle and injuries to its driver.

One driver's car was stopped at a red light when it was hit from behind. Another car then hit the middle car, pushing it into the first car. The person in the first car claimed injuries to their neck and a pre-existing shoulder injury was aggravated. The defense argued the injuries were not related to the accident. The jury found one driver at fault and awarded damages for a permanent injury.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. The driver who caused the collision admitted fault for the accident but disputed that it caused permanent injuries. The final judgment was in favor of the defendant after a PIP set-off was applied.

One driver rear-ended another driver at an intersection. Later, the injured driver was involved in a second collision with a different vehicle. The injured driver sought uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, but the insurer refused to pay. A jury determined the injured driver did not suffer a permanent injury from the first accident.