West Palm Beach Uninsured Motorist Claim Settles for $25,000
One driver was operating a truck eastbound on a highway when another driver lost control of her vehicle and struck the rear of the truck. The injured driver had an uninsured motorist policy with the defendant.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $335,822
- County
- Palm Beach County, FL
- Resolved
- 1998
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Arm / Elbow Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $335,822 is near the median of $237,000 for arm / elbow injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $41,176 to $733,500, based on 7 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On April 9, 1996, a concrete finisher was operating a 1988 Chevy pick-up truck for his employer on Okeechobee Boulevard in W. Palm Beach, Florida, when he was involved in a multi-vehicle collision. Another driver reportedly moved into a middle lane, causing a third vehicle to lose control and strike the rear of the plaintiff's truck.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim under their uninsured motorist policy against the defendant insurer. During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from an orthopedic surgeon, an economist, and a vocational rehabilitation specialist. The defendant presented testimony from a radiologist, indicating a dispute over the extent of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages.
The two drivers involved in the initial collision settled with the plaintiff for $50,000 and $10,000, respectively. The defendant insurance company offered $25,000 to resolve the uninsured motorist claim.
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 1998, 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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