Queens County Rear-End Collision Settles for $20,000
One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a parkway in Queens, New York. The driver of the rear-ended vehicle claimed serious personal injuries, pain, and medical expenses. The case was settled for $20,000.
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
- $20,000
- County
- Queens County, NY
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
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 motor vehicle collision occurred on the eastbound Grand Central Parkway at or near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens County, New York. A vehicle operated by one defendant and owned by a corporate defendant rear-ended a vehicle operated and owned by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged she sustained serious personal injuries, physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and economic loss as a result of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular liability action in the Supreme Court of New York, Queens County, asserting claims of negligence against the driver and the corporate owner. The plaintiff contended the collision was due to the defendants' negligence in the ownership, operation, maintenance, and control of their vehicle. The parties subsequently settled the claims for $20,000, and a stipulation of discontinuance with prejudice was filed.
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 2020, 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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