Mabank Jury Awards $27,046.41 in Texas Car Crash
One driver was traveling south and the other was traveling northbound. The northbound driver attempted to turn left and was struck by the southbound driver. The southbound driver claimed multiple injuries, including soft-tissue injuries to the spine and knee, bruising, a concussion, and headaches. The southbound driver was unable to work on two seasonal projects due to the 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
- $27,046
- County
- Kaufman County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $27,046 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 October 3, 2014, a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Third Street and Mason Street in Mabank, Texas. The plaintiff, an electrician, was driving a pickup truck southbound on Third Street when a defendant driver, operating a Volkswagen Beetle, attempted a northbound left turn onto Mason Street. The plaintiff’s vehicle struck the defendant’s passenger door. Police responded to the scene and concluded the defendant, who had been licensed for two weeks, failed to yield the right of way at the signal-controlled intersection. The plaintiff reported multiple injuries following the incident.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, failing to yield the right of way, making an unsafe left turn, and failing to brake or steer to avoid the collision. The defendant stated she initially believed she had a green arrow but later recalled it may have been a solid green light at the time of impact. The plaintiff claimed soft-tissue injuries to his spine, left knee, and hip, along with a concussion and bruising, and sought extensive chiropractic treatment. He also claimed $35,000 in lost wages from two seasonal projects he stated he was unable to perform due to his injuries, along with $22,626.41 for medical bills, and damages for pain and impairment.
During the proceedings, the court granted the plaintiff's motion for a directed verdict on liability. The defense disputed the plaintiff's claim of lost wages, questioning if the projects were truly offered or if he could have worked after being released to light duty. The defense also pointed out that the plaintiff's initial $14,977 hospital bill was later reduced by 50 percent and paid by the insurer. Following a two-day trial, a Mabank jury awarded the plaintiff $27,046.41. Jurors later indicated that they were not convinced by the plaintiff's claim of having turned down the two lucrative projects, which impacted the damages awarded for lost earnings.
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 Kaufman 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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