Texas Jury Awards $34,778 for Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a traffic light when the driver behind them failed to stop and collided with the rear of the first vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended filed a lawsuit alleging serious injuries. The other driver denied fault and raised defenses. The jury found both drivers negligent and awarded damages to the first driver after a reduction for comparative fault.
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
- $29,778
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $29,778 is near 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
On June 2, 2018, a plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind by a defendant's vehicle at the intersection of FM 1093 and FM 1463 in Texas. The plaintiff alleged the defendant failed to apply brakes timely, causing the rear-end collision.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on December 17, 2019, alleging the defendant's negligence caused serious and permanent injuries. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment, disfigurement, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and vehicle damage. The defendant responded with a general denial and raised defenses, including contributory negligence by the plaintiff, and that the plaintiff's medical damages were caused by prior or subsequent unrelated conditions. The defendant also sought limitations on certain damage recoveries.
The case proceeded to a jury trial. On July 27, 2022, the jury found both the plaintiff and the defendant negligent, assigning 50% responsibility to each party. The jury awarded damages to the plaintiff, including $50,000 for past medical expenses, $16,500 for future medical expenses, $25,000 for past non-medical damages, and $5,000 for future non-medical damages.
Due to the comparative fault finding, the court ordered the defendant to pay a reduced total of $34,778.13 to the plaintiff, which included taxable court costs and pre-judgment interest, reflecting the plaintiff's recovery after the 50% comparative negligence reduction.
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 Fort Bend County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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