Plano, Texas Jury Awards $88,400 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a traffic signal when their car was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, including a disc protrusion and nerve impingement. The defense conceded liability, and the trial focused on damages. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.
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
- $88,400
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $88,400 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 July 16, 2015, in Plano, Texas, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by another car while stopped at a traffic signal. The plaintiff, an office worker, sued the driver for negligence, claiming neck and back injuries. Initial allegations against the vehicle owners were dismissed, and the driver conceded liability, leading the trial to focus exclusively on damages.
The plaintiff reported a C4-5 disc protrusion with nerve impingement and cervicogenic migraines, which she attributed to the collision or an aggravation of pre-existing conditions. Her medical treatments included various therapies and injections, and a neurosurgeon recommended potential future surgery. She also claimed significant impacts on her career and social life. The defense argued the plaintiff's neck problems were pre-existing and age-related, disputing the accident's severity and questioning the necessity of all medical costs.
After a two-day trial, a jury deliberated for 1.5 hours before awarding the plaintiff $88,400. This award covered past and future medical costs, physical impairment, physical pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
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 Collin 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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