Dallas Jury Finds Medical Expenses, No Net UIM Award
One driver was stopped at a green light when the other driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The injured driver settled with the at-fault driver and then sought underinsured motorist benefits from their own insurance company, which was denied. A jury found the injured driver was entitled to past medical expenses, but due to a prior settlement credit, no additional money was awarded.
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
- $10,421
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Insurance Obligation, Vehicle negligence, Insurance law, Insurance obligation
Settlement Context
This settlement of $10,421 is near 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 June 25, 2017, a plaintiff sustained significant orthopedic injuries to the neck and back after his vehicle was rear-ended in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at the intersection of Abrams Road and Centennial Boulevard when another driver, identified as the tortfeasor, allegedly struck the plaintiff's vehicle while speeding. The plaintiff subsequently settled with the tortfeasor for $30,000.
Following this settlement, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against his insurance carrier, the defendant, seeking underinsured motorist benefits. The defendant denied the plaintiff was entitled to additional benefits.
A jury ultimately found the plaintiff was entitled to $10,420.82 for past medical expenses. However, due to a stipulated $30,000 credit from the plaintiff's prior settlement with the tortfeasor, the plaintiff received no additional money from the defendant insurance carrier. The verdict was reached on February 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas.
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 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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