New York Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle Settles for $25,000
A bicyclist was riding through an intersection when a car traveling westbound ran through a red light and struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries including a fractured fibula and neck and back sprains. The driver left the scene. The parties settled for $25,000.
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
- $25,000
- County
- Richmond County, NY
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Bicycle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Auto/Bicycle Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $25,000 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 August 2018, a minor bicyclist sustained injuries when a vehicle struck the individual at the intersection of Trantor Place and Walker Street in New York. The bicyclist, traveling southbound on Trantor Place, was proceeding with an appropriate traffic signal. The defendant's vehicle, traveling westbound on Walker Street, entered the intersection without stopping, struck the bicyclist, and then left the scene. The minor plaintiff suffered a right mid-shaft fibula fracture, as well as cervical and lumbar sprains/strains.
The minor plaintiff filed a motor vehicle negligence action, alleging the defendant driver was negligent in failing to obey traffic signals, failing to maintain a proper lookout, failing to yield, and failing to remain at the scene of the accident, among other claims. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence.
The parties subsequently reached a settlement, concluding the case for $25,000.
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 Richmond 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.
VerdictlyTM Score
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