New York City Rear-End Collision Settles for $80,000
One driver was a passenger in a vehicle when another driver struck the rear end of their vehicle. The passenger filed a lawsuit for injuries. The court determined the second driver was liable. The case was settled for $80,000.
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
- $80,000
- County
- Dallas County, NY
- Resolved
- 2010
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Physical Injury, Economic Injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $80,000 is above 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 plaintiff, who was a passenger in a vehicle, sustained injuries when that vehicle was rear-ended by another driver. The plaintiff filed a personal injury complaint in the Supreme Court of New York, First Judicial District, against the driver of the striking vehicle and the two occupants of the vehicle in which she was riding.
The co-defendants, occupants of the plaintiff's vehicle, filed a motion for summary judgment to dismiss the action against them. The plaintiff simultaneously moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability against the driver of the striking vehicle. In April 2010, the court granted both motions, dismissing the co-defendants and establishing the liability of the striking vehicle's driver.
With liability determined, the parties proceeded toward trial. In November 2010, during the trial phase, the plaintiff and the remaining defendant agreed to settle the case for $80,000.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2010, 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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