Lake Worth, Florida Jury Issues Verdict in Motor Vehicle Collision
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the other driver, who was behind them, switched lanes and then swerved back, hitting the first vehicle. The collision occurred at the driver's door and front fender.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $639,900
- County
- Palm Beach County, FL
- Resolved
- 1999
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Psychological / PTSD
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $639,900 is above the median of $37,626 for psychological / ptsd cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $13,300 to $500,000, based on 5 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On February 14, 1995, a defendant's vehicle struck a plaintiff's car at a traffic light on 10th Avenue in Lake Worth, Florida. The plaintiff was stopped in the right-hand lane when the defendant, who had attempted to switch lanes, swerved back into the right lane and collided with the plaintiff's driver door and front fender. The defendant admitted liability for the collision.
The case involved expert testimony from both parties, with the plaintiff presenting experts in vocational rehabilitation, neurosurgery, physical medicine, and economics. The defendant's expert offered testimony in orthopedic surgery, suggesting the dispute primarily concerned damages. The record did not specify the final resolution of the case, such as a verdict or settlement.
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 Palm Beach County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1999, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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