Hempstead, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $16,500
A passenger was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind. The driver of the second vehicle was behind the first vehicle and struck it when the first vehicle slowed down for a traffic signal. The passenger sustained injuries to their neck and back.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $16,500
- County
- Nassau County, NY
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $16,500 is near the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A minor plaintiff passenger was injured in a rear-end vehicle collision on July 20, 2018, in Hempstead, NY. The incident occurred on Southern State Parkway near the intersection of Cross Island Boulevard. The host vehicle, carrying the minor plaintiff, was traveling westbound and slowed for a red traffic signal when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle, also traveling westbound. The minor plaintiff, a restrained front-seat passenger, sustained cervical and lumbar sprains.
The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was negligent, citing failures to maintain a proper lookout, exercise due care, observe traffic conditions, obey traffic signals, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence. The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement for $16,500.
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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Nassau County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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