Fort Worth Jury Awards $17,930.59 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling on an interstate highway when they rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who initiated the collision claimed injuries to their back and neck, including sprains, strains, and disc issues. They sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and suffering. The other driver did not attend the trial, and liability was not strongly contested. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff damages.
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
- $17,931
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $17,931 is near 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 July 14, 2011, a collision occurred on Interstate 35 near Rendon Crowley Road in Fort Worth, Texas, when a 50-year-old fixture repairman, driving a Ford F-150 pickup, rear-ended a 2001 Oldsmobile sedan. The plaintiff later filed a lawsuit against the sedan's driver, alleging negligence for suddenly braking and causing the accident. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff reported experiencing neck and back sprains, strains, and disc herniations, for which he underwent physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, and trigger-point injections. Neck surgery was also recommended. However, the plaintiff's last medical visit was in September 2012. While the defense did not strongly dispute liability, it questioned the extent of the plaintiff's pain and suffering, citing the nearly three-year gap in his medical treatment.
After a one-day trial, a Fort Worth jury deliberated for 45 minutes before finding the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $17,930.59. The award included $2,931 for past medical costs, along with damages for past and future physical impairment, and past and future physical pain and mental anguish.
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 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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