Conroe Jury Awards $1,075,000 in Tractor-Trailer Collision
One driver was operating a tractor-trailer and struck a sedan carrying a passenger. The passenger claimed injuries to their neck and arm. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the passenger.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $975,000
- County
- Montgomery County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $975,000 is above the median of $9,367 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $3,100 to $25,000, based on 590 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On October 4, 2018, a collision occurred on State Highway 105 in Conroe, Texas, when a tractor-trailer struck the left front of a sedan. The plaintiff, a passenger in the sedan, alleged the tractor-trailer driver negligently changed lanes when it was unsafe. The lawsuit named the tractor-trailer driver as the defendant.
The plaintiff claimed to suffer primarily neck injuries, including whiplash, bulging discs, cervical radiculopathy, and post-concussion syndrome, following the incident. Treatment included physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, and an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The plaintiff testified to ongoing pain and limitations in work capacity and daily activities, leading to claims for past and future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Experts testified on economic damages and future life care needs.
The defendant stipulated to liability before trial but testified that a "phantom vehicle" forced the lane change. The defense did not dispute the plaintiff's injuries but argued the requested damages were excessive, particularly for loss of earning capacity and future medical expenses, suggesting the plaintiff sought a windfall. After a two-day trial and seven hours of deliberation, the jury awarded the plaintiff $975,000 in damages. This award, combined with $100,000 for past medical expenses stipulated by the parties, resulted in a total recovery of $1,075,000.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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 Montgomery County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2021, 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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