Plano, Texas Jury Awards $88,400 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a traffic signal when their car was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, including a disc protrusion and nerve impingement. The defense conceded liability, and the trial focused on damages. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $88,400
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On July 16, 2015, in Plano, Texas, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by another car while stopped at a traffic signal. The plaintiff, an office worker, sued the driver for negligence, claiming neck and back injuries. Initial allegations against the vehicle owners were dismissed, and the driver conceded liability, leading the trial to focus exclusively on damages.
The plaintiff reported a C4-5 disc protrusion with nerve impingement and cervicogenic migraines, which she attributed to the collision or an aggravation of pre-existing conditions. Her medical treatments included various therapies and injections, and a neurosurgeon recommended potential future surgery. She also claimed significant impacts on her career and social life. The defense argued the plaintiff's neck problems were pre-existing and age-related, disputing the accident's severity and questioning the necessity of all medical costs.
After a two-day trial, a jury deliberated for 1.5 hours before awarding the plaintiff $88,400. This award covered past and future medical costs, physical impairment, physical pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
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