Jury Awards $1.9M in Florida Rear-End Collision Case
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Case Background
Kimberly Agee, a resident of Brevard County, Florida, was involved in a motor vehicle collision on April 24, 2019, while driving westbound on Barton Boulevard in Rockledge. She had stopped at a red light when Amber Edwards, also in the left turn lane behind her, was struck from the rear by a third vehicle. The impact propelled Amber’s vehicle into Kimberly’s, resulting in visible damage and physical injury. Kimberly promptly reported the incident to her insurer, State Farm, and began receiving medical treatment. She attributed her ongoing injuries and related hardships to the accident.
Cause
Amber Edwards was allegedly negligent while stopped at the red light. Despite being stationary, she failed to maintain proper control of her vehicle and a safe following distance. When rear-ended by a third vehicle, her car collided with Kimberly’s, which Kimberly claims was foreseeable and preventable. She asserts that Amber breached her duty to operate her vehicle cautiously and that this negligence—whether due to distraction or inattention—was the proximate cause of the accident. The context of normal traffic flow and clear signal controls further underscores Amber’s responsibility.
Injury
Kimberly sustained serious and permanent bodily injuries. She experienced physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional distress. The injurie
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