Kings County, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $20,000
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the vehicle behind them struck them. The person in the stopped vehicle sustained injuries to their neck and back. 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
- $20,000
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $20,000 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
A minor plaintiff sustained injuries in a rear-end motor vehicle collision in Kings County, New York, leading to a negligence action that concluded in a $20,000 settlement. The incident occurred on February 2, 2020, when the plaintiff was a backseat passenger in a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Remsen Avenue and Ditmas Avenue. At that time, the defendant's vehicle, traveling directly behind the host vehicle on Remsen Avenue, struck it from the rear.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to keep a proper lookout, maintain a safe distance, exercise due care, and operate the vehicle responsibly, resulting in cervical and lumbar spine pain for the minor plaintiff. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence.
The parties reached a pre-trial settlement, with the defendant agreeing to pay $20,000 to resolve the claims.
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 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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