McAllen, Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $52,015.58
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when the other driver collided with the rear of their vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle were taken to the hospital with injuries. The case was settled before trial.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $53,015
- County
- Hidalgo County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $53,015 is above the median of $15,103 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $6,150 to $50,000, based on 95 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On November 16, 2013, a vehicle operated by a plaintiff driver, carrying three passengers, was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light on West Buddy Owens in McAllen, Texas. The plaintiffs asserted the defendant driver was traveling too fast and failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a sudden collision. The plaintiff driver and all three passengers were taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant driver’s negligence caused the incident. The defendant driver denied the allegations and damages. A defendant insurance company, also involved in the case, claimed its liability was limited to the amount of uninsured/underinsured coverage purchased by the defendant driver and argued that the plaintiffs failed to establish damages, further asserting their medical expenses were excessive.
The parties settled the matter prior to trial. The plaintiffs received $13,200 from the defendant driver, allocated for damages, medical liens, and attorney fees for two minor plaintiffs. An additional settlement of $38,815.58 was reached with the defendant insurance company, distributed among the adult and minor plaintiffs in the case.
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 was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Hidalgo County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, 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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