Texas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $14,627.21
One driver struck the rear end of another driver's vehicle while it was stopped. The injured driver sustained neck, back, and side injuries and had medical expenses. The injured driver also lost income due to canceled business events. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding damages for medical expenses and costs.
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
- $14,627
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Torts, Transportation Law
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $14,627 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
On October 26, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred in the parking lot of Sevananda Natural Food Market when the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's stopped car. The plaintiff sustained injuries to the neck, back, and side, incurring approximately $14,353.02 in medical expenses. The plaintiff, who operated a business, also reported a minimum loss of $27,000 from nine canceled expositions following the incident.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on October 3, 2016, alleging the defendant was negligent in following too closely and that this negligence directly caused the injuries and damages. The defendant responded by asserting that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted.
The case proceeded to trial. On May 31, 2019, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff on the negligence claim against the defendant. The jury awarded the plaintiff $14,353.02 for medical expenses. The court also awarded $274.19 in costs, bringing the total judgment to $14,627.21. A final judgment was entered on July 25, 2019.
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 Fulton County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, 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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