Texas Jury Awards $24,556 in Tractor-Trailer Rear-End Collision
An 18-wheeler was entering the roadway when a car collided with the rear of its trailer. The injured person had soft tissue injuries to their neck and shoulder. The jury found the truck driver mostly at fault for the accident.
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
- $3,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $3,000 is below the median of $20,000 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,500 to $75,000, based on 235 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred when a tractor-trailer entered a roadway, and a passenger vehicle struck the rear of its trailer. The plaintiff, the driver of the passenger vehicle, subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence by the defendant driver and a corporate defendant associated with the tractor-trailer. The plaintiff claimed soft tissue injuries to the neck and shoulder, incurring $18,556 in medical expenses.
A jury found the defendant driver 85% negligent for the incident and the plaintiff 15% negligent. The corporate defendant was found to have no negligence. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,000 for past physical pain, $3,000 for past physical impairment, and $18,556 for past medical care.
The total damages awarded by the jury amounted to $24,556. No damages were awarded for future physical pain, past or future mental anguish, future physical impairment, or future medical care.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, 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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