Kings County Jury Awards $425,000 in Rear-End Collision
A nurse who had recently given birth was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended by another vehicle. The passenger claimed she sustained serious injuries that prevented her from performing her usual daily activities for at least 90 days out of the first 180 days after the accident. The jury found in her favor and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, and lost wages.
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
- $425,000
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $425,000 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
On January 23, 2017, a passenger was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle collision in Kings County, New York. The incident occurred on Eastern Parkway when the vehicle carrying the plaintiff was struck by a Honda operated by the defendant. The plaintiff, a nurse who had recently undergone a cesarean section, along with the vehicle's driver, filed a lawsuit on August 1, 2017, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the accident and the plaintiff's "serious injuries" under state law.
The injured plaintiff claimed three categories of serious injuries, including permanent consequential limitation of a body member and a medically-determined injury preventing usual daily activities for at least 90 days during the 180 days following the accident. The driver also sought damages for loss of services and consortium. The defendant denied negligence, asserting defenses such as comparative negligence, assumption of risk, and lack of jurisdiction under state insurance law.
The case proceeded to a jury trial. On October 28, 2022, the jury found that the injured plaintiff had sustained all three claimed categories of serious injuries. On November 3, 2022, the jury awarded damages totaling $425,000. This amount included $100,000 for past pain and suffering, $250,000 for future pain and suffering over 40 years, and $75,000 for lost wages. The case concluded with a jury verdict in favor of 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 Kings 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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