Flower Mound Jury Awards $47,391.51 in Bicycle Accident
One driver was riding a bicycle in the right lane of a rural road. The other driver attempted to pass the cyclist in an intersection. The cyclist signaled a left turn and moved toward the center line. The passing driver entered the oncoming lane at the same time, and the two vehicles collided. The cyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries.
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
- $47,392
- County
- Denton County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Bicycle
- Case Type
- Lower Back, Physical Therapy, Strains and Sprains
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $47,392 is above 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 August 4, 2013, a bicyclist was injured in Flower Mound when a sedan collided with her during a left turn. The bicyclist had signaled her turn at a T-intersection on a two-lane road with little shoulder. The sedan, traveling in the same direction, attempted to pass her on the left by entering the oncoming lane as she turned. The bicyclist filed a lawsuit against the driver, alleging negligence for unsafe passing, passing in an intersection, and failing to maintain a proper lookout. An initial negligent entrustment claim against the car owner was dismissed.
The plaintiff reported lumbar sprains and strains, along with a significant hematoma on her left buttock, requiring emergency care and physical therapy. She claimed ongoing pain, disfigurement from the hematoma, and an inability to ride a bicycle due to back aggravation. She sought over $100,000 for past and future medical expenses, pain, disfigurement, and physical impairment. The defense, while not strongly disputing liability for the collision, contested the extent of damages. Defense counsel argued the plaintiff was recovering well and suggested a prior mountain biking accident, which caused a concussion and fractured ribs, contributed to her claimed injuries and treatment. The defense proposed a total award of approximately $28,000.
After a two-day trial, the jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $47,391.51 in damages.
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 Denton County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2016, 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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