Texas Rear-End Collision and UIM Claim Settles for $625,000
One driver was in a commercial van when another vehicle struck the car behind them, pushing it into the van. The van driver sustained serious injuries, including a shoulder tear and cervical issues. The case involved insurance coverage disputes and expert testimony regarding the cause of the injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $625,000
- County
- Rockland County, NY
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $625,000 is above the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A commercial van driver sustained multiple serious injuries in a multi-vehicle rear-end collision. The plaintiff alleged that a tortfeasor's vehicle struck a car behind the plaintiff's van, propelling that car into the plaintiff's vehicle.
The plaintiff, in his early 50s, contended he suffered a right shoulder tear, which required two arthroscopic surgeries and caused permanent pain and restriction. He also claimed a cervical bulge and herniation, confirmed by MRI, resulting in permanent symptoms. The plaintiff asserted these injuries restricted his ability to lift, leading him to change jobs from a surgical device company to a pest extermination company at a lower salary. The plaintiff's accident reconstruction expert concluded that his arm being outstretched during the collision accounted for the shoulder tear, while the defendant's expert maintained that rear-end collisions typically do not cause such injuries.
The case resolved through settlements without a formal lawsuit. The plaintiff first received $100,000 from the tortfeasor's insurance policy. Subsequently, the plaintiff obtained an additional $525,000 from his underinsured motorist carrier, which provided a $1,000,000 policy.
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 Rockland County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2021, 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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