Queens, New York Rear-End Collision Settles for $7,000
A child was a passenger in a car that was stopped at a red light when it was hit from behind by another car. The child's family sued, claiming the driver who hit them was not paying attention and was driving too fast. The child suffered neck and back injuries. The case was settled for $7,000.
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
- $7,000
- County
- Kings 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 $7,000 is below 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 settled a negligence lawsuit stemming from a 2018 rear-end collision in Queens, New York. On March 25, 2018, the minor plaintiff was a backseat passenger in a vehicle traveling eastbound on the Jackie Robinson Parkway. The host vehicle was stopped for a red traffic signal at the intersection with Metropolitan Avenue when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The minor plaintiff sustained neck and back sprain injuries in the incident.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent, citing failures to maintain a proper lookout, exercise due care, operate at a reasonable speed, and maintain a safe following distance. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence made in the action.
The parties subsequently entered into a settlement for $7,000 to resolve the claims.
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 Kings 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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