Marlboro Jury Awards $275,000 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
A vehicle accident occurred at a shopping center when one vehicle collided with the passenger side of another. The injured person claimed neck and back injuries, including chronic strain. Treatment involved injections and physical therapy.
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
- $275,000
- County
- Prince George's County, MD
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $275,000 is above 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 vehicle collision occurred on June 11, 2019, at the Marlboro Crossroads shopping center in Marlboro. A property manager, driving a pickup truck, alleged that another vehicle collided with the passenger side door of her truck.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, claiming negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle. She asserted that the accident caused neck and back injuries, specifically cervical and lumbar strains, which led to ongoing cervical symptoms and a diagnosis of chronic cervical strain. Her treatment included a cervical epidural steroid injection, a cervical facet block, and physical therapy. The case concluded with an award of $275,000 to the plaintiff.
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 Prince George's County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2023, 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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