Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $5,515 in Rear-End Collision
A three-car crash occurred when one driver rear-ended the car in front of them. The person in the middle car was injured. The jury found the driver who caused the collision to be at fault.
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
- $5,515
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
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 $5,515 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 lawsuit was filed following a three-car rear-end collision. The plaintiff, who was operating the middle vehicle, alleged negligence against the defendant, who was driving the third vehicle and struck the plaintiff's car from behind. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained neck, back, and general bodily injuries in the incident.
The case proceeded to trial. A jury, by a 10-2 vote, found the defendant negligent. The verdict awarded the plaintiff $500 for past physical pain and suffering and $5,015 for past medical care. No damages were awarded for future physical pain and suffering. Prior to the verdict, the parties had entered into a hi-lo agreement.
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 2018, 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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