Collins Collins & Conley

$370k

One driver rear-ended another vehicle while stopped at a red light. The collision was low speed with minimal damage. The injured person sought damages for neck and back pain, including future surgeries, but had a pre-existing degenerative condition. The defense argued the wreck was minor and the pain was mostly due to the pre-existing condition. The parties agreed to a Hi-Lo settlement range before the jury deliberated damages.

$300k

One driver was stopped waiting to turn when another driver rear-ended them. The injured person did not seek treatment for 17 days after the crash. Medical experts disagreed on the extent of the injuries caused by the crash, with one expert stating the crash aggravated pre-existing conditions and another stating it caused a transient soft-tissue neck strain.

$140k

One driver believed she had a green light to enter an intersection, while another driver also believed they had a green light. The two vehicles collided in the intersection. The occupants of both vehicles sustained injuries. The jury found one driver at fault for the collision.

$122k

One driver rear-ended another on a highway. The at-fault driver admitted fault. The injured driver was treated for neck and back strain and later sought chiropractic care. Evidence of a disc protrusion in his neck was also presented. The defense argued the injuries were exaggerated and pre-existing.

$50k

One driver rear-ended another vehicle stopped in traffic. The injured driver sought treatment for neck pain and a disc protrusion. The defense argued the injury was a transient soft-tissue issue. The jury awarded damages for pain and suffering.