One driver was traveling north on a road in Jacksonville when they were rear-ended by another vehicle. The collision caused a chain reaction. The injured driver alleged the other motorist was negligent. The insurance company denied the extent of the injuries and damages, and whether the injury was permanent.
One driver struck another vehicle from behind while it was stopped at a red light. The collision occurred at an intersection. The injured person reported injuries to their neck, lower back, and left knee.
One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle at an intersection. The defendant admitted fault for the collision. The jury determined that the injured person did not sustain any permanent injuries from the accident.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver's vehicle rear-ended them. The second driver claimed their brakes suddenly failed. The injured person had two herniated cervical discs but did not undergo surgery. The case involved no claim for lost wages.
One driver alleged that another driver negligently struck her car from behind. The other driver contended that the first driver made a sudden stop and was comparatively negligent. The collision occurred at an intersection. The first driver was diagnosed with disc herniations in her cervical spine. The second driver testified that she could not avoid the collision after the first driver stopped suddenly. The jury found the second driver negligent and the first driver comparatively negligent. The jury awarded the first driver past medical expenses.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle at an intersection. The jury found the defendant caused the accident but that the injured person did not sustain a permanent injury from it. The defense noted surveillance showed the injured person could lift heavy objects and had normal neck mobility.
One driver rear-ended the vehicle in which another person was a passenger. The jury found that the driver's actions caused the accident and that the injured person suffered a permanent injury.
On June 29, 1998, a passenger in a taxicab was injured when the taxicab was rear-ended by another vehicle. The injured person had multiple surgeries for wrist, ankle, and knee injuries. The jury determined the injury was not permanent.
One driver hit another driver's vehicle from behind at an intersection. The first driver admitted fault for the crash. The injured driver experienced neck and back pain.
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when their vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The injured driver alleged injuries to their neck and low back, though the defense disputed the low back injury. The injured driver was involved in a subsequent accident which they claimed aggravated their injuries.
On June 26, 1994, one driver was rear-ended by another driver at an intersection. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the middle of the intersection. The second driver experienced a seizure which caused the accident. Both vehicles were totaled.
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle, pushing it into the back of the plaintiff's car. The defendant admitted fault for the collision but argued the impact was minor and did not cause the plaintiff's injuries. The plaintiff sought damages for head, neck, and back pain, later diagnosed with a shoulder injury requiring surgery. The defense contended the shoulder condition was unrelated to the accident.
Miami-Dade County • 2016
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.
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