Texas Jury Awards $38,913 for Injuries in Rear-End Collision
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries for one person. The jury awarded damages for past and future physical pain, future physical impairment, and past medical care.
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
- $38,913
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $38,913 is above the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A lawsuit was filed following a rear-end collision, with the plaintiff alleging negligence by the defendant. The plaintiff reported sustaining neck and back injuries, along with general bodily injuries. The parties engaged in mediation before the case proceeded to trial.
A jury unanimously found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff a total of $38,913.00. The damages included $3,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $4,500 for future physical pain and mental anguish, $16,500 for future physical impairment, and $14,913 for past medical care. The jury did not award damages for past loss of earning capacity or past physical impairment.
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 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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