San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Settles for $130,000
A pedestrian was walking in a crosswalk with a walk light when a driver turning left struck her. The pedestrian claimed injuries including a fractured foot, back strain, and disc issues. The driver's liability was not strongly disputed. The case was settled in mediation.
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
- $130,000
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $130,000 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 October 24, 2013, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing South St. Mary's Street in downtown San Antonio. The plaintiff, an attorney, was in a crosswalk with a walk light when the defendant attempted a left turn from East Commerce Street onto South St. Mary's Street in a 2013 Toyota Highlander and struck her. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant was negligent by failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to yield the right of way, and making an unsafe left turn. The defendant did not strongly dispute liability.
The plaintiff claimed a fractured fifth metatarsal in her left foot, a lumbosacral sprain, disc bulges, and a small disc protrusion, among other contusions. Her treatment included emergency room visits, physical therapy, and multiple MRIs over several years, continuing after a later motor vehicle accident in 2015. The plaintiff sought $37,000 for past medical bills, $40,000 for future medical bills, $1,600 for past lost wages, and $7,200 for future lost wages, in addition to damages for pain and impairment. A defense expert, an orthopedic surgeon, opined that the accident caused only a foot fracture and possibly a moderate sprain, which would have healed within two to three months, and that several MRIs were medically unnecessary.
The parties settled the case in mediation for $130,000.
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 Bexar 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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