Jury Awards $5,456 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another in heavy traffic. The collision caused minor damage. The injured person treated for soft tissue symptoms and headaches. The jury considered damages only, awarding an amount for past and future care, and pain and suffering. The judge later reduced the award to account for personal injury protection payments.
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
- $5,456
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $5,456 is below 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 rear-end collision occurred in heavy traffic on Bardstown Road on November 22, 2013. The defendant struck the plaintiff's vehicle, resulting in minor damage, and conceded fault for the incident. The plaintiff subsequently sought treatment for soft-tissue symptoms and headaches, incurring $2,379 in medical bills and seeking $5,000 for future care, along with compensation for pain and suffering.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking damages. The defendant argued that the collision was too minor to have caused a compensable injury. A jury considered only the issue of damages and awarded the plaintiff $1,783 for past medical expenses, $2,500 for future medical care, and $1,175 for pain and suffering, totaling $5,456.
The court initially entered a judgment for the full verdict amount. However, upon the defendant's motion, the judgment was reduced by $1,783. The court concluded that the defendant was entitled to a set-off for medical benefits, even though the plaintiff had not made a claim for those benefits. The amended judgment was subsequently satisfied.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2016, 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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