Texas Jury Awards $403,000 After Rear-End Collision
One driver claimed the other driver hit them from behind. The injured driver said they had neck and back pain and headaches after the crash. The other driver said the impact was minor. The injured driver's treatment was interrupted for a period due to cost, but they later resumed treatment and received an award.
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
- $403,000
- County
- Monroe County, NY
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $403,000 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 rear-end collision occurred in June 2011, when a commercial van driven by the defendant struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed to have developed severe neck and back sprains and strains, along with migraine headaches following the incident, asserting he likely struck his head. The defendant testified the collision occurred at approximately 10 mph.
The plaintiff underwent treatment but experienced a gap from January 2014 until January 2016, when he began receiving Botox injections for his migraines. The defendant argued this gap undermined the plaintiff's claims. However, the plaintiff explained the interruption was due to his no-fault benefits expiring and subsequent economic limitations. The plaintiff did not work for approximately three weeks after the collision until he began Botox injections.
The court granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment on all sections of the no-fault law except for the 90/180 day provision. A jury subsequently found for the plaintiff under that provision, awarding $403,000.
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 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 Monroe County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2016, 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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