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 at an intersection in Miami when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver alleged the other driver suddenly stopped. She suffered a herniated disc requiring surgery, which later failed, causing spinal instability.
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit from behind by another vehicle. The collision happened at an intersection. The injured person claimed the accident caused a permanent injury. The other driver admitted fault for the crash but disputed the extent of the injuries.
One driver rear-ended another driver, pushing her car into the car in front. The injured driver claimed herniated discs in her back and neck that would cause future problems, despite surgery. The other driver argued the crash did not cause the claimed injuries and that the injured driver only suffered temporary soft tissue injuries. The jury awarded $866,000.
One driver was stopped at a green light for an emergency vehicle when their car was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle claimed the first driver stopped unexpectedly. The jury found the second driver negligent and that the injured passenger sustained a permanent injury.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back, including a disc injury.
One driver collided into the rear of a stopped vehicle, pushing it into the plaintiff's car and then into another vehicle. The plaintiff was covered under an uninsured/underinsured motorist policy. The defendant disputed the extent of the plaintiff's permanent injury and damages.
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 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.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The second driver was reportedly distracted by a friend at a nearby gas station.
One driver rear-ended another driver's stopped vehicle. The injured driver filed a lawsuit for personal injuries, pain, and suffering. The case was settled.
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.
Pinellas County • 2018
Geography
Where Florida Cases Are Filed
Settlement amounts can vary significantly by location within Florida.
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.
FAQ
Florida Car Accident Settlement FAQs
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