Montgomery County, Texas Jury Awards $11,741.93 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped and preparing to turn left when their pickup truck was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The lawsuit alleged the other driver was negligent. The trial focused on the amount of 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
- $11,742
- County
- Montgomery County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $11,742 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
In March 2017, a pickup truck driven by the plaintiff, a ranch hand, was rear-ended by a sport utility vehicle in Montgomery County, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was stopped while preparing to make a left turn when the collision occurred. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle and claimed injuries to the back and neck, including a herniated L5-S1 disc and cervical disc protrusion, leading to nerve impingement and pain.
The defendant conceded liability, and the trial focused solely on damages. The plaintiff sought over $30,000 for past medical expenses, as well as future medical expenses, and damages for pain, anguish, and impairment. The plaintiff underwent chiropractic treatment and received an epidural injection, claiming ongoing stiffness and a need for further therapy. The defense's expert orthopedist testified that only a portion of the chiropractic sessions were reasonable and necessary, and that post-accident MRI findings were degenerative and the MRI itself was not medically necessary. The defense also contended that a second vehicular accident, which occurred during the plaintiff's recovery, was responsible for subsequent treatment and complaints.
After a 3.5-hour deliberation, the jury awarded the plaintiff $11,741.93. The award covered past medical expenses, but the jury excluded costs associated with the plaintiff's MRI scans and the epidural injection.
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 Montgomery County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2021, 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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