Islip, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $16,000
One vehicle was stopped at a red light when another vehicle struck it from behind. The occupants of the first vehicle, including two young children, sustained injuries. The case was settled for $16,000.
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
- $16,000
- County
- Suffolk County, NY
- Resolved
- 2022
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 $16,000 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
In Islip, New York, a minor plaintiff sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 8, 2020. The incident took place on 2nd Avenue, where the host vehicle, carrying two minor backseat passengers, was stopped at a red traffic signal at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Springfield Road. The defendant's vehicle then struck the host vehicle from the rear.
The plaintiffs subsequently filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, maintain a safe distance, operate the vehicle at a reasonable speed, and apply the brakes timely. The defendant generally denied negligence. The primary minor plaintiff reportedly sustained an occult fracture of the left clavicle. The parties ultimately resolved the case through a settlement agreement for $16,000.
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 Suffolk County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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