Back Strain / Soft Tissue cases from motor vehicle accidents can vary significantly in severity and outcome. These cases involve injuries that may require medical treatment, rehabilitation, and can impact quality of life. Settlement values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, recovery time, and long-term effects on the victim's daily activities and ability to work.
Last updated: December 2025
One driver ran a stoplight and broadsided another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed neck and back soft-tissue injuries and headaches. They sought damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
One driver was traveling north on a road in Dallas, and another driver was traveling south. The southbound driver attempted to turn left and collided with the front of the northbound vehicle. The northbound driver claimed injuries to his back and neck. The lawsuit alleged the southbound driver was negligent. The defense argued the northbound driver ran a red light or that the accident was unavoidable.
One driver was traveling east on Walnut Hill in Dallas County and the other driver was traveling north on William DeHaes Drive. The vehicles collided in the intersection. The driver traveling east claimed back and neck injuries. The driver traveling east sued the other driver for negligent operation of her vehicle, claiming she failed to stop at her stop light and hit the front driver side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant conceded negligence.
One driver was attempting a left turn when another driver broadsided her. The driver who turned claimed injuries to her neck and back. The investigating officer and the turning driver agreed that the turning driver failed to yield the right of way. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and the necessity of future medical treatment.
One driver attempted to turn left out of a private drive and collided with another vehicle traveling straight. The driver turning left failed to yield the right of way. The occupants of the vehicle that was hit claimed injuries, including back and neck pain, and sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defense argued that the driver who was hit was speeding and that the turning driver had checked for traffic.
One driver turned left and struck another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The lawsuit alleged the turning driver was negligent. The defense stipulated negligence, and the trial proceeded on damages. The jury found the driver liable for the injuries.
One driver was heading south and the other was heading north. The driver heading north attempted to turn left, and the driver heading south attempted to turn right. The two vehicles collided. The driver heading north was found to be more at fault for failing to yield the right of way. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries.
One driver attempted an illegal U-turn and struck another vehicle from the side. The occupants of the struck vehicle were transported to the hospital with injuries. One driver reported neck and lower back pain, while the other sustained injuries to their right leg and shoulder. Medical treatment included physical therapy and injections. The jury found the defendant's actions caused the plaintiffs' damages.
One driver was going north and the other was going east at a broken traffic light. The driver going east broadsided the driver going north. The driver going north claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial against the driver going east.
One driver was exiting a shopping center and turning left onto a road. The other driver was proceeding straight on that road. The driver exiting the shopping center failed to yield the right of way and turned into the path of the other driver, striking their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries.
One driver was traveling east and the other was traveling south when they collided in an intersection with flashing red lights. The investigating officer could not determine fault. The driver traveling east claimed injuries including neck and back sprains, a disc protrusion, and headaches. The other driver contended they had the right of way. The jury found the driver traveling south negligent.
One driver was westbound on Forest Lane in Garland, approaching an intersection. The other driver was also westbound and attempted an unprotected left turn. The first driver's vehicle was struck on the right front corner by the turning vehicle's left front corner. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries.
Back strain and soft tissue injuries involve damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons supporting the spine and surrounding structures. These injuries occur when muscle fibers or ligaments stretch beyond their normal capacity or tear partially or completely. Soft tissue damage causes pain, swelling, muscle spasms, limited mobility, and inflammation that can range from mild discomfort to debilitating pain affecting daily activities.
Motor vehicle accidents cause back strains through sudden impact forces, awkward body positioning during collision, seatbelt compression against the torso, and violent jarring motions. Rear-end collisions frequently cause lower back strain as the body is thrust forward then snapped backward. Side-impact crashes can cause asymmetric muscle damage and uneven spinal stress. Even low-speed accidents can cause significant soft tissue damage that may not appear on X-rays or initial examinations.
Initial treatment includes rest, ice application, NSAIDs for pain and inflammation, and avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms. Physical therapy typically begins within 1-2 weeks to restore range of motion, strengthen supporting muscles, and prevent chronic dysfunction. Treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, heat therapy, and electrical stimulation. Some cases require muscle relaxants, trigger point injections, or epidural steroid injections. Most soft tissue injuries improve within 6-12 weeks, though severe strains may require months of treatment and some develop chronic pain syndromes.
Soft tissue injury cases in Dallas-Fort Worth face scrutiny because damage doesn't appear on X-rays or CT scans, making them harder to 'prove' than fractures. Success depends on consistent medical treatment starting immediately after the accident, detailed documentation of pain and functional limitations, MRI evidence showing tissue damage or inflammation, and testimony from treating physicians. Gap in treatment or delayed care allows insurance companies to argue injuries are not accident-related. Physical therapy records showing objective functional improvements strengthen claims significantly.
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Data Coverage: 353+ cases analyzed from 2015-2025 in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Median settlement: $11,500. Data last updated: December 2025.
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