Texas Jury Awards $1,392,961 in Fatal Rear-End Collision
One driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and following distance, causing a fatal rear-end collision with a vehicle stopped on the side of the road with its flashers on.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,392,961
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,392,961 is above the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A fatal rear-end collision prompted a lawsuit alleging negligence. The incident occurred when the defendant's vehicle struck another vehicle that was parked on the side of a roadway with its flashers activated. The plaintiff, representing the deceased, contended that the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout and was following too closely.
The case proceeded to trial, where both parties presented expert testimony. The plaintiff introduced experts in economics and accident reconstruction. The defendant also presented experts specializing in engineering and accident reconstruction. Following the proceedings, a jury awarded the plaintiff $1,392,961.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Fulton County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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