Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $27,943 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was found to be 90% at fault for a rear-end collision. The other driver sustained neck and back injuries, along with general bodily injuries. The jury awarded damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, 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
- $27,943
- 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 $27,943 is near 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 plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence following a rear-end collision involving the defendant. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained neck, back, and general bodily injuries as a result of the incident, seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
The parties engaged in mediation, but the case did not settle and proceeded to trial. A jury returned a verdict finding the defendant 90% negligent for the collision and the plaintiff 10% negligent.
The jury awarded the plaintiff $27,943 in total damages. This award included $4,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $5,000 for future physical pain and mental anguish, $8,000 for past physical impairment, and $10,943 for past medical care. No damages were awarded for future physical impairment. The verdict was reached by a 10-2 jury vote.
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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