She just got her driver’s license. She hit him. He was just awarded $8.2M

Attorney Seth Goldberg, who represented the mother and daughter who now live in Port St. Lucie, declined comment on the verdict or whether he would appeal.

A first trial ended nearly a year ago when a different jury agreed that Randle was responsible for Jacobus' injuries. The jury that spent seven days hearing about the extent of Jacobus' injuries only ruled on how much money he deserved.

It awarded him $1 million for the medical expenses he incurred during the nearly six months he spent in the hospital and rehabilitation facilities after the crash. It awarded him another $1.6 million for future medical expenses and $5.4 million for pain and suffering.

Randle got Circuit Judge Lisa Small's permission to skip the trial that concluded Tuesday because she is soon to become a paramedic and isn't permitted to miss any classes, records show.

Jacobus and his wife, meanwhile, are ready to move on. "They're happy to get this behind them," LaBovick said.

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