Dallas County, Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $3,750
One driver alleged that the other driver negligently rear-ended their car. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed they were injured in the collision. The parties reached a settlement for $3,750.
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
- $3,750
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury, Physical Injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $3,750 is below the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On October 29, 2012, a vehicle driven by a plaintiff and occupied by another plaintiff as a passenger was reportedly rear-ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant. The plaintiffs subsequently claimed the defendant negligently caused the collision and their resulting injuries.
On December 31, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a negligence petition for damages against the defendant in the District Court, 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas. The parties later reached a settlement, with the defendant filing notice on March 12, 2015. The settlement provided for the plaintiffs to accept $3,750 to resolve all claims. On April 16, 2015, the court entered a final order dismissing the suit.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, 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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