Ft. Lauderdale Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale. The driver who was rear-ended stated they stopped because the vehicle in front of them stopped for a pedestrian. The other driver claimed the stop was sudden and unexpected. The case involved injuries to the shoulder.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $39,487
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1997
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $39,487 is near 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
In May 1994, a vehicle collision occurred near the intersection of N.W. 1st Street and N. Andrews Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The plaintiff, operating a vehicle, was rear-ended by a defendant driver, who was operating a vehicle owned by a rental car company.
The plaintiff alleged that their vehicle was forced to stop suddenly for a pedestrian who had lost a hat on the roadway. The defendant driver countered that the plaintiff made an unexpected and sudden stop, making it impossible to avoid the accident. Medical experts in orthopedic surgery and physical medicine were prepared to testify for both sides. The record did not provide information regarding the outcome or verdict of the case.
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 1997, 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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