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 stopped at a traffic light and was hit from behind by a cement mixer. The driver claimed injuries to his neck, back, and knee. The case involved disputes over the severity of the injuries and the necessity of medical treatments.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded the injured person compensation for past and future physical pain, past and future physical impairment, past medical care, and past loss of earning capacity.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle on a highway in Dallas, Texas. The collision caused the pregnant driver of the first vehicle to go into premature labor. The newborn required NICU care. The occupants of the first vehicle also sustained injuries.
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 and the other was traveling south. The southbound driver attempted to turn left and collided with the northbound vehicle. The northbound driver claimed injuries to his back and neck. The lawsuit alleged the southbound driver was negligent in making the turn. The southbound driver claimed the northbound driver ran a red light, while the northbound driver claimed the southbound driver had a green arrow. The jury found the southbound driver liable for the accident.
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 a toll road when the vehicle behind him struck his car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to his neck and back. The driver who hit him claimed the other driver stopped suddenly. Evidence showed the driver who hit the car was texting on his cell phone just before the collision. The jury found the texting driver 100 percent liable.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while driving on a toll road. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their neck and back. The driver who caused the collision was found to be texting and distracted at the time of the crash. The jury found the distracted driver fully liable for the collision.
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.
Two people in a car were stopped in traffic when their vehicle was rear-ended by another car, which had been rear-ended by a third vehicle. The occupants of the first car claimed neck and back injuries. The driver of the third vehicle was sued for negligent operation of her vehicle. The driver admitted fault before the trial.
One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant driver at fault for the collision.
One driver was traveling westbound when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed she suffered neck and back injuries requiring injections. The defendants denied negligence and argued the injured driver was partially at fault. The jury found the defendant driver caused the collision and awarded damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages.
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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