One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was rear-ended by another car, which then rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries.
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One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was rear-ended by another car, which then rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries.
One driver alleged their vehicle was rear-ended by another driver at an intersection. The other driver alleged the first driver stopped suddenly unexpectedly. The jury found the injured driver was not permanently injured from the accident.
One driver was struck from behind by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a herniated disc as a result of the collision. The other driver argued the complaints were a combination of depression and muscle strain. The jury found the injury to be permanent.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The collision caused damage to the first driver's vehicle. The injured driver experienced a re-herniated disc and other soft tissue injuries.
One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle at an intersection in Miami. The case involved admitted liability. The jury determined that the injured person did not sustain a permanent injury from the crash.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, while the other driver argued the collision was low impact and did not cause the injuries.
One driver rear-ended another driver in Pembroke Pines. The defendant driver alleged the plaintiff stopped short in the street. The injured driver sought damages under their insurance policy.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle at an intersection. The injured person had soft tissue injuries to their neck and lower back. The case went to a jury.
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her. This caused a chain reaction involving two other vehicles. The first driver began experiencing pain in her back and neck after the accident.
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 was granted pre-trial summary judgment on liability in a motor vehicle crash. The case proceeded to trial on damages. The injured person was diagnosed with disc herniations in her neck and back, which doctors related to the collision. The defense argued the conditions preexisted the crash and that the impact was too minor to cause the alleged injuries. The jury found no permanent injury and awarded damages for past medical expenses and lost wages.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a highway, causing damage to both cars. The defendant admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injured person's injuries and whether they were permanent. The case involved the injured person's uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier.
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Modified Comparative Fault (51% bar, effective 2023)
2 years from the date of the accident (effective 2023)
$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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