Nassau County Rear-End Collision Settles for $15,000
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The passenger in the stopped vehicle 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
- $15,000
- County
- Queens County, NY
- Resolved
- 2021
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 $15,000 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 motor vehicle collision on February 8, 2017, in Nassau, New York. The plaintiff was a restrained backseat passenger in a vehicle traveling on New Hyde Park Road when it slowed to stop at a red traffic signal near the intersection with Holiday Gate. Another vehicle, driven by the defendant and traveling directly behind, then struck the plaintiff's vehicle in the rear. The minor plaintiff suffered a right shoulder sprain and lumbar herniations.
The plaintiffs filed a negligence action, asserting the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, exercise due care, maintain a safe distance, and control the vehicle. The defendant generally denied the allegations of negligence. The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement for $15,000.
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 Queens County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2021, 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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