Bastrop, Texas Jury Awards $25,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while it was stopped and waiting to turn. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries to their neck and shoulder. Medical treatment included physical therapy and pain management injections. The jury awarded one of the occupants $25,000.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $25,000
- County
- Bastrop County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On September 30, 2011, a compact car, driven by the plaintiff and carrying the co-plaintiff, was rear-ended by another vehicle while waiting to turn onto Chestnut Street from Highway 95 in Bastrop, Texas. The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit against the defendant driver, alleging negligence. The defense did not strongly dispute liability for the collision.
The co-plaintiff reported neck and shoulder sprains and strains, requiring emergency room treatment, physical therapy, and pain management, including epidural steroid injections. A treating physician testified that the co-plaintiff's injuries and treatment were reasonable and necessary. The co-plaintiff sought compensation for past and future medical bills, pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment. The co-plaintiff's husband also claimed past and future loss of consortium and household services.
The defense contended that the incident was a minor, low-speed impact, arguing that the co-plaintiff's injuries were not as severe as claimed and that the medical treatment received was excessive. Photos of the co-plaintiff's vehicle showed no obvious damage. After a two-day trial, a jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the co-plaintiff $25,000. This award included $10,000 for past medical costs, $5,000 for future medical costs, and $10,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish. The jury did not award damages for future physical pain and mental anguish, physical impairment, or any claims made by the co-plaintiff's husband.
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