Mission, Texas Jury Awards $101,275 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was hit from behind by another car. The impact caused the first vehicle to hit the car in front of it. The driver and their child claimed injuries to their back and neck.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $101,275
- County
- Hidalgo 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 June 1, 2016, in Mission, Texas, a plaintiff's vehicle, carrying a minor passenger, was rear-ended while stopped in traffic, then propelled into a preceding vehicle. Both occupants claimed neck and back injuries. The plaintiff reported ongoing pain, underwent chiropractic care and physical therapy for soft tissue injuries, and alleged residual limitations impacting daily activities.
The plaintiff, individually and on behalf of the minor, filed a negligence lawsuit against the trailing vehicle's driver. The minor's claim was settled confidentially. With liability conceded by the defense, the four-day trial focused solely on the plaintiff's damages, which included past medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, physical impairment, and vehicle damages, including loss of use. A valuation expert testified on the vehicle's worth.
The defense argued the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent injury and disputed the vehicle's value. Following two hours of deliberation, the jury awarded the plaintiff $101,275. This award covered past medical costs, past and future physical impairment, past and future pain and suffering, vehicular damage, and loss of vehicle use.
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