Irving, Texas Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $28,500
One driver stopped on the shoulder of the road to report a crash. The other driver then struck the disabled vehicle, causing it to spin and hit the first driver's car. The first driver experienced neck, back, and shoulder pain.
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
- $28,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Disabled Auto Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $28,500 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
In October 2018, a plaintiff stopped her vehicle on the shoulder of North Loop 12 in Irving, Texas, to report a single-vehicle accident where a car had crashed into a median wall. While the plaintiff's vehicle was parked, a defendant's vehicle struck the disabled car, which then spun and collided with the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence action.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, apply brakes timely, and pay attention to traffic conditions. The plaintiff claimed to suffer neck, back, and left shoulder pain requiring chiropractic treatment. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, asserting that the plaintiff's actions were the cause of the collision and any resulting damages.
The parties ultimately resolved the case through a settlement, with the plaintiff receiving $28,500.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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