Back Strain / Soft Tissue Settlements: 1,445 Cases Analyzed

A train struck a vehicle carrying four occupants at a railroad crossing. The collision occurred because a parked train blocked the view of the approaching train, and the crossing gates were down. The occupants sustained various injuries, and one occupant died as a result of the crash. The jury found the railroad company, the vehicle's driver, and the driver's employer negligent.

One driver was traveling north on a highway with a passenger when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. This caused a chain reaction, and the plaintiffs' vehicle struck two other cars. The plaintiffs claimed injuries to their back and neck.

One driver stopped at a traffic light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries from the collision. The at-fault driver's insurance company disputed the severity of the impact and the extent of the injuries. The case involved claims for underinsured motorist benefits and a separate claim for the insurer's handling of the case.

A driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident on a freeway. The collision occurred when one driver made an unsafe lane change, and another driver, operating a tractor-trailer, failed to control their speed and rear-ended the first driver's vehicle. This pushed the first driver's vehicle into the rear of the vehicle that changed lanes. The driver sustained serious injuries requiring medical treatment.

One driver made an unsafe lane change, causing the vehicle behind them to rear-end them. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the one in front. The driver who was rear-ended sustained serious injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering. The defendants argued the other driver was at fault or that third parties caused the damages. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.

On May 29, 2000, a driver was traveling west on S.W. 8th Street in Miami. The driver rear-ended a vehicle carrying a woman and her two children. The collision caused personal injuries to the woman and the death of her two children.

A motor vehicle accident happened in a parking spot. The crash caused injuries to the neck, back, right hand, and right knee.

One driver had to swerve to avoid a truck that overturned. The driver suffered injuries to their foot, ankle, head, and back, requiring surgeries. The driver filed a lawsuit alleging negligence against the truck driver and claims against several trucking companies for negligent hiring, training, and other related issues. The case involved multiple legal filings, including motions for summary judgment and default judgments against some defendants. The court ultimately found the truck driver liable for negligence and the trucking companies liable for various claims, apportioning fault between them. The injured driver was awarded damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, attorney's fees, and punitive damages.