Southampton Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $12,500
A child passenger was injured when the car they were in was hit from behind in a three-car crash. The child's car was stopped at a red light when another car hit the car behind it, pushing it into the child's car. The child suffered neck and back pain, and a knee injury.
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
- $12,500
- County
- Suffolk County, NY
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $12,500 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 Southampton, New York, a minor plaintiff sustained injuries following a three-vehicle rear-end collision on June 13, 2019. The incident occurred on Montauk Highway, near the intersection with Cobb Road, where the host vehicle, with the minor plaintiff as a restrained passenger, was stopped at a red traffic signal. A second vehicle was stopped directly behind the host vehicle when the defendant's vehicle struck the second vehicle, propelling it into the rear of the host vehicle.
The plaintiffs subsequently filed a motor vehicle negligence action, alleging the defendant was negligent for various reasons, including failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to exercise due care, failing to obey traffic signals, and failing to maintain a safe distance. The minor plaintiff reported sustaining neck pain, back pain, and internal derangement of the left knee. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence.
The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement, with the plaintiffs receiving $12,500.
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 Suffolk 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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