Plano Jury Awards $40,121.62 in Vehicle Collision
One driver was exiting a shopping center and turning left onto a road. The other driver was proceeding straight on that road. The driver exiting the shopping center failed to yield the right of way and turned into the path of the other driver, striking their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back 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
- $40,122
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Sprain
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $40,122 is above 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 Plano, Texas, a plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit following a vehicle collision on January 1, 2016. The plaintiff, an Uber driver, was traveling south on Baywater Drive when a defendant, exiting a shopping center, attempted a left turn onto southbound Baywater Drive against a stop sign. The defendant's electric car struck the plaintiff's sport utility vehicle on the left rear side. The plaintiff subsequently claimed neck and back injuries.
The lawsuit alleged the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout, yield the right of way, and execute a safe left turn. The plaintiff sought compensation for past medical expenses, past pain and suffering, and past physical impairment, totaling $40,121.62 for medical costs. The defense largely conceded liability for the accident but disputed the necessity and extent of the plaintiff's medical treatment, which included chiropractic care, physical therapy, pain management, an MRI, a functional capacity evaluation, and spinal injections. A defense medical expert testified via counter-affidavit that many of these treatments were not indicated or necessary. The defense also highlighted a report suggesting the plaintiff claimed zero pain, a statement the plaintiff denied making.
After a one-day trial and 3.5 hours of deliberation, a jury in Collin County found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $40,121.62, precisely the amount sought for past medical expenses. The award did not include damages for past pain and suffering or past physical impairment.
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 Collin 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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