Fort Worth Jury Awards $13,364 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed the second driver was negligent for failing to control speed, maintain a lookout, brake, or avoid the collision. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries. The first driver treated with a chiropractor for head, thorax, shoulder, back, and knee 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
- $13,364
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,364 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On September 7, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas, the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's vehicle from the rear while both were traveling northbound on Altamere at its intersection with Camp Bowie. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to control speed, maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes, or steer to avoid the collision. Following the accident, the plaintiff sought chiropractic treatment for injuries including a head injury, superficial thorax injury, thorax contusion, superficial shoulder injury, lumbar sprain, and knee contusions.
The defendant stipulated liability for the collision but disputed that the plaintiff's claimed injuries were serious, permanent, or causally related to the accident. A jury ultimately found the defendant's negligence was a factual cause of harm to the plaintiff and awarded the plaintiff $13,364 in past 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 Tarrant County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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