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Florida Settlement Data

700 Florida car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from Florida. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

700+
Cases Analyzed
$44,757
Median Outcome
$15K $165K
Typical Range
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Florida Settlements by Injury Type

How Florida case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (26%)

$60,000

Median from 180 cases

Verdicts (74%)

$42,381

Median from 519 cases

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Florida Case Results

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Showing 112 of 15+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$120,000,000

A 20-year-old passenger sustained severe spinal cord injuries in a collision. The accident occurred when a utility truck ran a stop sign and hit the vehicle he was in. The defense argued the host driver's speed and the plaintiff's failure to wear a seatbelt caused the injuries. The jury found the truck driver's negligence caused the injury and awarded damages.

Alachua County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$499,000

One driver was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at an intersection. The other driver blocked the view of oncoming traffic and then clipped the rear corner of the passenger's vehicle. The passenger alleged the other driver was not paying attention, while the other driver claimed the passenger's vehicle moved into traffic and stopped suddenly.

Palm Beach County • 2000
Verdict-Plaintiff
$212,800

One driver was struck by another vehicle at an intersection. The driver who was struck alleged the other driver ran a red light, while the other driver claimed they had a yellow light. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and that the injured driver sustained a permanent injury.

Broward County • 2004
Verdict-Plaintiff
$93,000

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Police officers were called to the scene. After a verbal exchange, the driver was pepper sprayed. This caused the driver, who had a history of heart disease, to suffer a heart attack.

Miami-Dade County • 2002
Verdict-Plaintiff
$75,000

One driver was a passenger in a car that collided with another vehicle at an intersection. The case involved uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The jury awarded damages for injuries sustained in the accident.

Miami-Dade County • 1996
Settlement
$50,000

One driver was traveling eastbound when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the driver, including pain, suffering, and medical expenses. The lawsuit sought damages for past, present, and future losses.

Palm Beach County • 2023
Verdict-Plaintiff
$43,000

One driver was turning left at an intersection when the other driver alleged they pulled out in front of them. The first driver claimed the second driver hit their rear fender. The second driver stated they were stopped and the first driver clipped their rear-end.

Dade County • 1995
Verdict-Plaintiff
$33,162

One driver claimed the other failed to yield the right of way at a flashing red light, causing a collision. The defendant admitted fault for the accident but disputed that the claimed injuries and damages were related to it.

Miami-Dade County • 2014
Settlement
$30,000

One driver was involved in a collision with another vehicle. The injured person was a passenger in her vehicle and claimed the other driver's insurance was insufficient to cover her damages. She sought compensation from her own insurance for the remaining damages.

Duval County • 2001
Verdict-Plaintiff
$29,700

One driver was operating a vehicle when they collided with another vehicle. Both parties claimed the other was negligent. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured party. The case was later settled at mediation after an appeal.

Broward County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$6,500

Two drivers were involved in a car crash at an intersection. One driver claimed to have sustained a permanent injury. The other driver denied responsibility for any damages. An expert testified about the injury.

Broward County • 1999
Verdict-Plaintiff
$5,462

One driver was traveling on Sterhaus Road and the other was traveling on Nova Road. The driver on Nova Road stopped at a stop sign and then proceeded into the intersection, colliding with the vehicle on Sterhaus Road. The driver on Nova Road believed the other vehicle was turning right, but it continued straight. The passenger in the vehicle on Sterhaus Road claimed neck injuries from the crash.

Volusia County • 2012
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State Law

Florida Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

Key legal rules that affect how Florida car accident claims are valued and resolved.

Fault System

Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar, effective 2023)

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident (effective 2023)

Minimum Liability

$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage

Florida transitioned from a no-fault to an at-fault system in 2024. The state now uses modified comparative fault—if you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages.

The statute of limitations was reduced from 4 years to 2 years in 2023 under tort reform legislation.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is no longer required for new policies, but existing policies may still include it during the transition period.

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Florida Car Accident Settlement FAQs

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Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Always consult with a qualified Florida attorney for guidance specific to your situation.