Dallas Rear-End Collision with Multiple Injuries Settles for $41,234
One driver's vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle while stopped. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks. One child sustained vertebral fractures requiring fusion. The case was settled.
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
- $41,233
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $41,233 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 July 27, 2013, a vehicle driven by the plaintiff driver, carrying the plaintiff passenger and three minor plaintiffs, was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant driver in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff driver contended that his vehicle braked suddenly to avoid another vehicle that had veered into his path. The lawsuit, filed by the adult plaintiffs individually and on behalf of the minor plaintiffs, alleged that the defendant driver was negligent in operating his vehicle, failing to maintain due caution and react in a timely manner.
The plaintiff driver and plaintiff passenger claimed soft tissue injuries to their back and neck, requiring chiropractic manipulation and resulting in residual pain and limitations. One minor plaintiff suffered T3 and T4 vertebral fractures that required fusion. The other two minor plaintiffs also claimed soft tissue injuries to the back and neck, undergoing chiropractic manipulation. All plaintiffs sought recovery for past and future pain and suffering.
The parties negotiated a settlement prior to trial. The defendant's insurer, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, paid a total of $41,234 from a $100,000 policy. The plaintiff driver and plaintiff passenger each received $7,000. The minor plaintiff with spinal fractures was allocated $24,434, and the remaining two minor plaintiffs received a combined total of $2,800.
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 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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