Texas Jury Awards $59,733.36 for Rear-End Collision Injuries
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while driving. The driver and their children were taken to the hospital. The driver claimed neck injuries, while the children had minor injuries. The case went to trial, and the jury found the other driver liable.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $59,733
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On June 29, 2014, a vehicle driven by the plaintiff, with two minor children as passengers, was rear-ended by a sedan operated by the defendant in Texas. The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently operated the vehicle by failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, or take proper evasive action. A police report, entered into evidence, listed the defendant’s faulty evasive action and failure to control speed as contributing factors to the collision. The plaintiff’s vehicle sustained moderate damage.
The plaintiff driver claimed cervical sprains and strains, undergoing chiropractic treatment and an MRI that showed minimal disc bulges. The driver testified to ongoing pain and sought damages for past and future pain and suffering, physical impairment, and past medical expenses totaling $17,862. The plaintiff’s daughter reportedly suffered a head bruise and soreness, receiving chiropractic care, and sought damages for past pain and suffering and $4,190 in past medical expenses. The plaintiff’s infant son was medically cleared after a hospital examination, with $1,181.36 claimed for past medical expenses.
The defendant did not strongly dispute liability for the accident but introduced counter-affidavits from medical experts who opined that the plaintiff’s medical providers had overcharged and overtreated the plaintiff. After a one-day trial and 45 minutes of deliberation, a jury found the defendant liable. The jury awarded the plaintiff driver $52,862, the plaintiff's daughter $5,690, and the plaintiff's son $1,181.36, for a total award of $59,733.36.
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