Texas City Jury Awards $1,550 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit was diagnosed with sprain and strain injuries. The jury found the driver who hit the vehicle from behind was negligent.
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
- $1,550
- County
- Galveston County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,550 is below 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
On December 12, 2017, a vehicular negligence case originated in Texas City, Texas, after the plaintiff's work van was struck from the rear. The plaintiff maintained she was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 34 Street and FM 1764 when the defendant's vehicle collided with her. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent, citing failure to apply brakes, distracted driving, excessive speed, and failure to stop for the red light. Following the incident, the plaintiff sought treatment for cervical/thoracic and lumbar sprain and strain.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury. The defendant contended that the plaintiff failed to exercise ordinary care, which proximately caused any alleged injuries, and demanded strict proof of the plaintiff's claims at trial.
A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $1,550. This total included $300 for pain and suffering and $1,250 for past medical expenses.
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 Galveston County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, 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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