Queens County Jury Awards $150,000 in Motor Vehicle Accident
One driver was operating a vehicle on a highway when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The driver alleged the collision was caused by the other driver's carelessness and resulted in severe injuries. The court granted the driver's motion for summary judgment, finding the other driver negligent. A jury later awarded the driver damages for their injuries.
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
- $150,000
- County
- Queens 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 $150,000 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
A motor vehicle accident occurred on October 10, 2017, on Interstate 405 near the Midtown Tunnel in Queens County, New York. The plaintiff, operating a 2015 Nissan, alleged that the defendant, operating a 2015 Chrysler, caused the collision and the plaintiff's resulting severe injuries due to negligence. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered serious injuries and sought compensation for pain, suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost earnings, and other economic and non-economic losses.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit and later moved for summary judgment, presenting a prima facie case of the defendant's negligence. The court granted the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, noting that the defendant failed to offer admissible proof of a non-negligent excuse for the accident. Following this ruling, a jury rendered a verdict on March 11, 2022, in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $150,000 in general damages.
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 Queens 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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