Islip, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $5,000
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver hit them from behind. The person in the stopped car was injured. The parties settled the case.
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
- $5,000
- 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 $5,000 is below 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 June 2020, a minor plaintiff sustained injuries following a motor vehicle collision in Islip, New York. The minor plaintiff was a restrained backseat passenger in a host vehicle that was stopped for a red traffic signal at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Anna Road when it was struck from the rear by the defendant's vehicle. The collision resulted in the minor plaintiff sustaining a vertebral spine sprain/strain and a left knee contusion and sprain.
The plaintiffs subsequently filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, exercise due care, remain attentive, maintain a safe distance, obey traffic signals and conditions, apply brakes timely, slow or stop, and avoid the collision. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence.
The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement, concluding the case for $5,000.
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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