Brazoria County Jury Awards $100K in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first car into the car in front of it. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back, neck, and thumb.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $428,182
- County
- Brazoria County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On September 18, 2016, a teacher and coach was driving in Brazoria County when he encountered a disabled vehicle. He changed lanes and stopped, at which point his car was rear-ended by a trailing vehicle, propelling it into a preceding car. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered injuries to his back, neck, and a thumb.
The insurer of the motorist who struck the plaintiff's vehicle tendered its $50,000 policy limit. The plaintiff then sued his own insurer, Allstate Insurance Co., seeking underinsured motorist benefits. He alleged the other motorist was negligent. The plaintiff contended he was established in his lane when struck from behind. Defense counsel argued the traffic situation was chaotic, and the plaintiff changed lanes at the last moment, not giving the trailing motorist adequate time to stop.
During the one-day trial, the plaintiff presented evidence of a fractured thumb and herniated discs requiring physical therapy and epidural injections, with a medical professional recommending spinal fusion. He testified that the injuries significantly reduced his ability to play sports. Defense counsel asserted the plaintiff's back problems were pre-existing due to age and a prior football career, challenging causation and the necessity of future surgery.
After 45 hours of deliberation, the jury found the striking motorist negligent. The jury determined the plaintiff's total damages amounted to $428,182. However, the plaintiff's recovery was limited to $100,000, representing the coverage limit of his underinsured motorist policy with Allstate.
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