Burleson Jury Awards $11,533 in Neck & Back Injury Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought treatment from a chiropractor. Medical scans showed disc protrusions, and the driver was diagnosed with strains and sprains. The injured driver testified about ongoing pain limiting their activities.
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
- $11,533
- County
- Johnson County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $11,533 is near the median of $13,021 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,408 to $31,445, based on 800 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On May 18, 2012, a 36-year-old information technology worker was involved in a rear-end collision on south Wilshire Boulevard at Newton Street in Burleson, Texas. The plaintiff's sedan was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The plaintiff alleged sustaining neck and back injuries from the incident, seeking chiropractic treatment three days later for neck and lower back pain.
Medical records, including MRI scans, revealed protrusions at the cervical intervertebral disc C4-5 and lumbar intervertebral disc L4-5. The plaintiff was diagnosed with cervical and lumbar strains and sprains and underwent three months of chiropractic treatment. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, seeking to recover $9,533 in medical costs, as well as damages for past and future pain and suffering and physical impairment. The plaintiff testified that ongoing neck and back pain limited physical activities, impacting their relationship with their child.
The defendant, who died during the course of litigation from unrelated causes, maintained through counsel that the vehicle was operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. A defense expert in physical medicine and rehabilitation also provided testimony. The case concluded with an award of $11,533 to the plaintiff.
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 Johnson County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, 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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