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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

Browse all Florida car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

Showing 97108 of 627+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$250,000

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the other driver failed to stop and rear-ended their vehicle. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injured person's injuries.

Escambia County • 1998
Settlement
$250,000

A driver for a construction equipment company was picking up a dozer. He stopped his tractor-trailer on the highway to get the dozer from a nearby field. The driver slowed down without using his brakes, so his brake lights did not activate. The decedent, who was following behind, collided with the rear of the tractor-trailer and suffered fatal injuries.

Santa Rosa County • 1997
Verdict-Plaintiff
$250,000

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back, including a bilateral rotator cuff injury that required surgery. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing.

Palm Beach County • 2004
Settlement
$246,078

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped at an intersection. The injured driver had cervical injuries requiring surgery. The case settled after the tortfeasor's insurer paid their policy limit.

Seminole County • 2006
Verdict-Plaintiff
$234,849

One driver alleged that the other driver rear-ended their vehicle on Alton Road near the intersection of Chase Avenue. The jury found that the injured person sustained a permanent injury as a result of the accident.

Miami-Dade County • 2008
Settlement
$230,000

One driver was responding to an accident scene and turned his vehicle around. While observing the accident ahead, he suddenly braked and struck the vehicle in front of him. This caused the vehicle he hit to then strike the plaintiff's vehicle. The driver admitted fault for the collision.

Jefferson County • 2003
Verdict-Plaintiff
$224,108

One driver was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by another driver. The injured person was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit. The case involved an uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier.

Broward County • 2002
Verdict-Plaintiff
$223,520

A rear-end collision occurred involving two vehicles. The case involved uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

Palm Beach County • 2017
Verdict-Plaintiff
$223,520

One driver's vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle on a highway exit ramp. The injured driver claimed the collision was due to the other driver's negligence. The case involved claims against the injured driver's own insurance company for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and bad faith. The jury found the other driver's negligence caused the injury but also found the injured driver did not suffer a permanent injury.

Palm Beach County • 2017
Settlement
$221,133

One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck on its left rear side by another vehicle. The collision occurred at an intersection. The cause of the injuries was disputed, but the jury found that the injured person sustained a permanent injury from the accident.

Broward County • 2006
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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

Answers based on real Florida case data and state law.

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.