North Richland Hills Jury Awards $3,408 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light when the car behind them rear-ended their vehicle. The driver in the first car claimed neck injuries from the collision. The second driver admitted fault for not paying attention. The jury awarded damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.
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
- $3,408
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $3,408 is near 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 September 7, 2011, a driver and her six-month-old child were traveling on Davis Boulevard in North Richland Hills when their vehicle was rear-ended at a stoplight. The defendant driver, operating a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, struck the plaintiffs' 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt after failing to stop in backed-up traffic. The plaintiff driver claimed neck injuries, while the child sustained unspecified injuries.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant driver was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, control speed, avoid the collision, and following too closely. The defendant acknowledged fault for the accident, and the court subsequently granted a directed verdict on liability in favor of the plaintiffs. The case proceeded to a jury trial solely on the issue of damages. The plaintiff driver sought damages for past medical bills, physical pain and suffering, physical impairment, and mental anguish, citing ongoing neck pain and its impact on her daily life.
The defense disputed the extent of the plaintiff driver's claimed injuries. Defense counsel presented photos showing minor damage to the plaintiff's vehicle and highlighted the plaintiff driver's statement at the scene that she was "okay," along with a delay in seeking medical treatment. The defense also questioned the plaintiff's chiropractic treatment regimen.
After a one-day trial, a jury in North Richland Hills deliberated for approximately 1.5 hours. The jury awarded the plaintiffs a total of $3,408. A juror later indicated that the portion of the award allocated for medical bills was determined by halving the claimed chiropractic expenses.
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 Tarrant County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2016, 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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