Back Strain / Soft Tissue Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was stopped at the request of a pilot truck when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. The collision also caused the second vehicle to hit the pilot truck. The injured driver claimed injuries to their neck, back, leg, and foot.

One driver was traveling on Interstate 70 when the driver behind them failed to stop and collided with the rear of their vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended made a demand to their insurance company for underinsured motorist coverage, which was refused. A lawsuit was filed for breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. A jury awarded damages for economic and non-economic losses.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle reported neck and back pain, stiffness, and difficulty with daily activities. They also experienced loss of enjoyment, mental anguish, and incurred medical expenses and economic losses. The case involved claims of negligence, with the defendant denying allegations and raising affirmative defenses. A jury awarded damages to the injured person.

One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. This impact pushed the first vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed they suffered injuries from the collision. The driver who caused the initial impact received a traffic citation.

A King Soopers van driven by an employee collided with a car. The driver of the car alleged soft tissue injuries to her back and neck. The case went to court, and a jury awarded damages. The parties later settled the case.

One vehicle stopped at an intersection was struck from behind by another vehicle. The passenger in the stopped vehicle claimed serious and permanent injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle argued the injured person was comparatively negligent. A jury found the striking driver negligent and awarded damages for economic losses, non-economic losses, and physical impairment.

One driver slowed for a red light and was rear-ended by the vehicle behind them. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the car in front of it, injuring both occupants. The injured parties sued the driver who caused the collision, alleging negligence. The defense argued various factors, including comparative negligence and pre-existing conditions. A jury awarded damages for economic and non-economic losses.

One driver was turning left from a mall property when the other driver, who was intoxicated, rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed damages for pain, lost earnings, and medical expenses. The other driver alleged the injured driver was comparatively negligent and failed to mitigate damages. A jury awarded the injured driver $34,099.