Williamson County Jury Awards $81,233 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was operating her vehicle when it was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed she suffered neck and back injuries. The driver of the other vehicle died from unrelated causes. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury awarded damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and impairment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $81,233
- County
- Williamson County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A driver in Williamson County, Texas, alleged neck and back injuries after a rear-end collision. The injured driver filed a vehicular liability lawsuit on September 9, 2013, in the Texas 26th District Court for Williamson County against the estate of the other driver, who had died from unrelated causes.
Prior to the lawsuit, a $100,000 demand was rejected. During mediation, the defendant's estate offered $13,977, which the plaintiff declined. Conflicting expert testimonies were presented; the plaintiff's expert was a pain specialist, while the defendant's orthopedic expert opined that the plaintiff sustained no injury or that any injury was a result of a pre-existing condition.
On November 4, 2015, the court entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff, awarding a total of $81,233.40. The award included past medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, and past and future impairment, along with tax and interest.
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