Pearland Jury Awards $49,858 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck from behind in a multi-vehicle collision. The injured driver claimed the other driver was negligent in following too closely and failing to maintain a safe distance. The court found the defendant driver mostly at fault for the crash.
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
- $49,858
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $49,858 is above the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on February 3, 2018, southbound on SH 28 in Pearland, Texas. A defendant driver, operating a vehicle owned by a defendant car owner, struck the rear of another vehicle. This second vehicle was then propelled into the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff, a 48-year-old female, claimed to have sustained neck and back injuries, including lumbar and cervical sprains, disc bulges, and facet arthropathy, which required epidural steroid injections.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action, alleging the defendant driver was negligent in failing to properly operate and control the vehicle, following too closely, failing to maintain an assured clear distance, failing to keep a proper lookout, and failing to apply brakes timely. The defendants denied liability, arguing that the collision resulted from the negligence of others, including the plaintiff.
After reviewing the evidence, the court found the defendant driver and car owner 80% negligent and the driver of the vehicle struck first (Defendant Gamino) 20% negligent. A jury subsequently awarded the plaintiff $49,858 in damages.
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 Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2024, 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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