Webb County, Texas Commercial Truck Rear-End Collision Settles for $10,000
One vehicle was rear-ended by a commercial truck. The driver of the truck failed to keep a proper lookout and control speed. The occupants of the first vehicle sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The parties reached a settlement.
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
- $10,000
- County
- Webb County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $10,000 is near 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 April 10, 2019, a private motor vehicle carrying several passengers, including a minor, was involved in a rear-end collision on Matamoros Street in Webb County, Texas. A commercial truck, operated by a defendant driver in the course of employment with a defendant trucking company, struck the plaintiffs' vehicle.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on June 4, 2021, alleging the truck driver was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, apply brakes, take evasive action, and driving at an unreasonable speed. The defendant trucking company was named under the doctrine of *respondeat superior*. The plaintiffs sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, and other injuries. The defendants filed a general denial.
The parties subsequently engaged in mediation and reached a settlement agreement. To obtain court approval for the minor plaintiff's claims, a "friendly suit" was filed. After considering the terms, the court held a minor settlement hearing on January 4, 2022, finding the settlement to be reasonable, fair, and in the minor's best interest.
The court issued an amended agreed final judgment, approving a total settlement of $10,000. Of this amount, $5,000 was deposited into the court registry for the minor's benefit, and $5,000 was allocated for attorney's fees, the minor's medical bills, and administrative fees. A post-judgment agreement was later filed regarding the payment of Medicaid claims.
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 Webb 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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