Maricopa County Jury Awards $20,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was involved in a three-vehicle collision when the vehicles behind her struck her car. The driver sustained injuries in the crash. A jury found one driver entirely at fault and awarded the injured driver $20,000.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $20,000
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2013
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Physical Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury, Economic Injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $20,000 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff was involved in a three-vehicle rear-end collision in which her vehicle was struck from behind by two other vehicles. The plaintiff alleged she sustained injuries from the incident.
On January 27, 2011, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit in the Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, against three defendants, seeking to recover for her injuries. The case initially proceeded to compulsory arbitration, where an arbitrator determined one of the defendant drivers was 100 percent at fault and awarded the plaintiff $29,653.70 plus costs. This defendant subsequently appealed the arbitration award, seeking a trial de novo.
A jury trial followed. On February 28, 2013, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $20,000.00. The jury found the same defendant driver entirely at fault for the collision. Separately, one of the other defendant drivers successfully moved for attorney's fees and costs against the defendant found at fault, receiving an award of $15,425.00 for attorney's fees, costs, and expert witness fees, which was affirmed on appeal in September 2014.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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 Maricopa County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2013, 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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