Texas Jury Awards $600,000 in DWI Fatal Rear-End Collision
One driver was slowing his motorcycle for traffic when the other driver rear-ended him. The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries. His estate sued the other driver, alleging impairment. A jury awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Wrongful Death Injuries
Wrongful death claims arise when a car accident fatality is caused by another party's negligence. These cases compensate surviving family members for their losses and the decedent's pain and suffering.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $600,000
- County
- Adams County, CO
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Wrongful Death
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $600,000 is below the median of $4,000,000 for wrongful death cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $640,000 to $13,218,000, based on 41 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries when an SUV rear-ended the motorcycle near an intersection. The deceased, aged 56, had been slowing for traffic at the time of the collision.
The motorcyclist's estate subsequently filed a lawsuit against the SUV operator, alleging the defendant was driving while impaired by methamphetamine. A jury found for the plaintiff and awarded $600,000 in damages. This total included $200,000 in punitive damages.
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 Adams County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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