Pecos, Texas Jury Awards $200,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped in traffic and was hit from behind by another driver. The impact pushed the first car into the vehicle in front. The passenger in the first car had a pre-existing hip injury that was aggravated by the collision. The passenger claimed increased pain and limitations, requiring a cane. The other driver argued the impact was minor and the passenger did not seek further treatment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $200,000
- County
- Reeves County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Hip Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $200,000 is near the median of $474,298 for hip injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $88,000 to $3,098,197, based on 14 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle negligence case in Pecos, Texas, resulted in a $200,000 jury award for a plaintiff who alleged an aggravated hip injury following a rear-end collision. The incident occurred when the 90-year-old plaintiff, a front-seat passenger, was in a vehicle that was struck from behind while stopped in traffic, propelling it into the vehicle ahead. The defendant stipulated liability for the collision.
The plaintiff contended the accident aggravated a pre-existing hip injury for which she had undergone surgery six months prior. She asserted that she had made a good recovery before the collision and no longer needed a cane, but the accident caused renewed pain and the need for a cane, leading to diminished independence. The defendant denied the accident caused the claimed injuries, citing minor impact damage and the plaintiff's lack of follow-up medical treatment after visiting an emergency room on the day of the incident. The plaintiff countered that she did not believe additional treatment would be beneficial.
The jury awarded the plaintiff $200,000. This amount included $50,000 for past physical impairment, $50,000 for future physical impairment, $50,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, and $50,000 for future physical pain and mental anguish.
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 Reeves 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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