Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $500,000 in Car Crash
Two drivers collided at an intersection where both had stop signs. One driver claimed the other failed to yield, causing the crash. The other driver asserted she was in the intersection first and suffered a fractured ankle, spinal bulges, and shoulder impingement. The jury found the second driver 100% at fault.
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
- $500,000
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $500,000 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 collision occurred at an intersection where both drivers encountered stop signs. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant failed to yield, resulting in the defendant's vehicle striking the side of her car. The plaintiff contended she was already in the intersection and had priority of position. Conversely, the defendant maintained that he entered the intersection first and that the plaintiff failed to yield, causing the collision.
The plaintiff claimed multiple injuries, including a talus fracture, trabecular microfractures of the fibula, cervical bulges with radiculopathy supported by MRI and EMG/NCV studies, and right dominant shoulder impingement syndrome. She asserted these injuries caused permanent pain and difficulty with everyday activities, though no surgery was indicated. The defendant denied that the plaintiff suffered the claimed injuries as a result of the accident.
Following deliberations, a jury determined the defendant was 100% negligent for the accident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $500,000 in damages, comprising $100,000 for past pain and suffering and $400,000 for future pain and suffering.
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 Kings County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, 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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