Brazoria County Jury Awards $36,750 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and crashed into the back of their vehicle. The injured driver suffered multiple serious injuries requiring medical treatment. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury awarded damages.
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
- $36,750
- County
- Brazoria County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This settlement of $36,750 is near the median of $15,103 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $6,150 to $50,000, based on 95 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On January 11, 2019, a vehicle driven by the plaintiff was struck from behind while stopped at a red light on North State Highway 35 near East FM 528 in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas. The defendant, traveling in the same direction, reportedly failed to control speed, maintain a proper lookout, and obey the traffic signal. The collision caused the plaintiff to suffer multiple serious injuries requiring medical treatment.
The plaintiff filed a complaint against the defendant on March 2, 2020, seeking actual damages, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and court costs. The defendant responded with a general denial and asserted several defenses, including comparative fault, sole proximate cause, new and independent causes, pre-existing or subsequent medical conditions, and failure to mitigate damages. An amended answer later added defenses related to acts or omissions by third parties.
The case proceeded to trial, and on January 25, 2024, a jury in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $36,750 in general damages. The case was subsequently terminated.
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 Brazoria County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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