Coconut Creek Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another driver. The second driver left the scene and was followed by the first driver, who then contacted the police. The first driver alleged the second driver failed to maintain their brakes and did not yield the right-of-way.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $16,308
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $16,308 is below the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred between two vehicles traveling westbound on West Hillsboro Boulevard at the intersection of Lyons Road in Coconut Creek, Florida. The plaintiffs' stopped vehicle was rear-ended by the defendant's vehicle, which subsequently fled the scene. The plaintiffs pursued the defendant's vehicle and contacted law enforcement. The plaintiffs later filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent in maintaining their vehicle's brakes, failed to give an audible warning, and failed to yield the right-of-way.
The case proceeded to a four-day jury trial. Expert testimony was presented regarding orthopedic surgery, chiropractic, and accident reconstruction. During the proceedings, one plaintiff's claim was withdrawn, with a separate action anticipated. The record does not indicate a jury verdict or final judgment, noting only that a motion for collateral source set-off by the defendant was pending after the trial.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Broward County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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