$37,500 Motor Vehicle Accident Case
A child riding as a passenger was injured when the car they were in was hit from behind. The collision caused a chain reaction, pushing the child's car into the car in front of it. The child suffered a concussion and required medical treatment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $37,500
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Case Overview
A child riding as a passenger was injured when the car they were in was hit from behind. The collision caused a chain reaction, pushing the child's car into the car in front of it. The child suffered a concussion and required medical treatment.
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