Verdictly
Verdict-Plaintiff
Bexar County • 2017

$45,315,000 Motor Vehicle Accident Case

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a torn tendon, herniated discs, and required surgery. She claimed the other driver was speeding, following too closely, and distracted by his cell phone. The injured driver also alleged the company that employed the other driver failed to enforce its safety policies. The jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

Back to cases
Cervical Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$45,315,000
County
Bexar County, TX
Resolved
2017

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Cervical Disc Injury
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

One driver was stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver sustained multiple injuries, including a torn tendon, herniated discs, and required surgery. She claimed the other driver was speeding, following too closely, and distracted by his cell phone. The injured driver also alleged the company that employed the other driver failed to enforce its safety policies. The jury found the defendants negligent and awarded damages.

VerdictlyTM Score

43
/100
Questionable

This outcome differs from typical similar cases

This score is calculated by analyzing injury type, accident details, geographic location, temporal trends, and comparing against 2,000+ similar cases in our database.

Need better results for your case?

Share your situation and we'll connect you with experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys who have handled cases like this in Bexar County.

Similar cases you may find useful

Handpicked by matching injury type, accident details, and outcome to this case.

$204,525
Verdict-Plaintiff
Cervical Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver was stopped at an intersection preparing to turn left when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver claimed neck injuries. The other driver's insurer offered its policy limit. The injured driver sued their own insurer for underinsured motorist benefits, alleging the other driver was negligent. The defense questioned the extent of injuries and suggested they were pre-existing.

Harris County • 2021
View full case
$114,780
Verdict-Plaintiff
Cervical Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver was traveling in Montgomery County when her pickup truck was rear-ended by another vehicle in a four-vehicle chain collision. The plaintiffs' vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front of it. The plaintiffs claimed injuries to their backs and necks. The driver of the rear vehicle contended that the accident started with the plaintiffs hitting the vehicle ahead of them. It was raining at the time of the accident.

Montgomery County • 2019
View full case
$32,728
Verdict-Plaintiff
Cervical Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver was stopped behind another vehicle when her car was hit from behind by a trailing car. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back, head, and neck, including herniated discs and nerve impingement. The defense conceded liability, and the trial focused on damages. The injured driver testified that she still experiences back pain and has difficulty lifting children, impacting her ability to work as a nanny.

Harris County • 2019
View full case
$35,593
Settlement
Lumbar Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. The driver and a passenger in the first truck claimed injuries. The passenger's claim was settled before trial. The driver's claim proceeded to trial, where the jury found the second driver liable for the accident.

Bexar County • 2020
View full case
Undisclosed
Verdict-Defense
Lumbar Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

A passenger in a sport utility vehicle was injured when the vehicle she was in was rear-ended by another car. The passenger claimed injuries to her back and neck, including bulging discs. The driver of the other vehicle claimed his brakes failed. The jury found that the driver's negligence did not cause the accident.

Bexar County • 2020
View full case