Frisco Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $5,207.84
One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The second driver's father was also sued for negligent entrustment of the vehicle, but the jury found against this claim. The jury awarded the injured driver damages for her injuries and property damage.
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
- $5,208
- County
- Denton County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $5,208 is below 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 20, 2016, in Frisco, a plaintiff was driving a sedan when a defendant driver rear-ended her vehicle as she was stopping for a red light. The collision resulted in both vehicles being totaled, and the plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff sued the defendant driver for negligence, alleging failures including improper lookout, excessive speed, and following too closely. The plaintiff also pursued a claim of negligent entrustment against the defendant driver's father, citing a prior accident involving the driver five months earlier and the father's alleged failure to restrict access to a powerful sports car. The father denied negligent entrustment, arguing his son was an adult with a license, and that allowing him to continue driving would promote better skills. The defense for the driver did not strongly dispute liability for the collision.
For her injuries, the plaintiff sought over $30,000 in past and future medical expenses, lost earning capacity, physical pain, mental anguish, and property damage for a cell phone. The defense challenged the causation of some alleged injuries, highlighting gaps in treatment and questioning the relevance of a second emergency room visit for unrelated conditions. The defense suggested lower awards for past medical expenses, physical pain and mental anguish, lost earning capacity, and property damage, proposing zero for all other claims.
Following a one-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff $5,207.84 against the defendant driver. The jury did not find negligent entrustment and therefore awarded no damages against the defendant driver's father.
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 2018, 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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