Austin, Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $15,000
A passenger in a car was injured when the vehicle they were in was slowing down and was hit from behind by another car. The passenger's car was preparing to turn left. The driver of the second car did not slow down and struck the rear of the first car. The passenger suffered injuries to their head, neck, and back.
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
- $15,000
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
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 $15,000 is near 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
On June 2, 2001, a minor plaintiff sustained head, neck, and back injuries when the vehicle in which the plaintiff was a rear-seat passenger was struck from behind on FM 1327 in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred as the plaintiff's vehicle slowed for traffic and a left turn onto Bradshaw Road. The defendant's vehicle reportedly failed to slow, colliding with the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The minor plaintiff suffered lumbar and cervical soft tissue injuries and headaches, completing physical therapy and recovering.
The plaintiff's representatives alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain proper attention, an assured clear distance, and timely brake application. The defendant denied negligence and injury, asserting that the host driver's negligence or actions by others contributed to the collision.
The parties resolved the matter through a settlement agreement for $15,000.
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 Travis County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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