Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $10,294.62 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while it was stopped. The passenger in the stopped vehicle claimed injuries to their neck and back. Medical records showed a cervical sprain/strain, and the person received treatment including pain medication and physical therapy. The jury found the driver who caused the collision negligent and awarded damages.
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
- $10,294
- County
- Hidalgo County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
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 $10,294 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
A negligence case concluded with a jury finding in favor of a plaintiff involved in a 2013 rear-end collision in Pharr, Texas. On December 20, 2013, the plaintiff was a passenger in a stationary vehicle on the 1800 block of Frontage Road when it was struck from behind by another vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant driver failed to keep a proper lookout and control speed, causing the accident and resulting in injuries to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, along with headaches.
The plaintiff sought damages for past and future medical care, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Evidence presented at trial included a police report of the accident, medical records and bills, and photographs of the damaged vehicles. The defendant denied negligence and questioned the extent and causation of the plaintiff's reported injuries.
A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $10,294.62 in total damages. This amount included $9,195 for damages and $1,099.62 in prejudgment interest.
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 Hidalgo 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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