Leon Valley, Texas Jury Awards $72,465 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was waiting at a stoplight when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back, including a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery. The defense argued the impact was minor and that the injured driver's complaints were exaggerated due to prior issues. The jury found the defendant liable and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $72,465
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $72,465 is near the median of $39,790 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $11,471 to $130,842, based on 23 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In March 2016, a plaintiff was driving a compact car in Leon Valley, Texas, when her vehicle was rear-ended by a defendant in a minivan at a stoplight. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligent operation of her vehicle caused the collision and her injuries.
The plaintiff claimed to have sustained shoulder, neck, and back injuries, including a torn left supraspinatus tendon. She underwent physical therapy, a steroid injection, and open shoulder surgery, with her neck and back issues resolving after initial treatment. An orthopedic surgeon testified that the plaintiff's shoulder injury was caused by the accident and that all treatments were reasonable and necessary. The plaintiff and her spouse also testified about limitations during her recovery. The defense argued the impact was minor, citing minimal vehicle damage and claiming the plaintiff exaggerated her pain. The defense also highlighted the plaintiff's prior diagnoses of left shoulder impingement syndrome and pre-existing neck and back complaints, as well as gaps in her medical treatment following the accident. The plaintiff countered that she had been symptom-free in her shoulder for three years before the collision.
After a three-day trial, a jury found the defendant liable for the accident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $72,465.20, which included $66,465 for past medical expenses, $5,250 for past physical impairment, and $750 for past physical pain.
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 Bexar 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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