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Verdict-Plaintiff
Travis County • 2021

$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

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Head/Brain Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

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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