Victoria County Jury Awards $102,190 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed various injuries, including neck and shoulder pain, and psychological trauma. The driver of the second vehicle received a ticket for failing to control speed. The case was filed in the county where the plaintiffs resided.
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
- $55,500
- County
- Victoria County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $55,500 is above the median of $9,367 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $3,100 to $25,000, based on 590 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On September 4, 2016, a family’s vehicle was rear-ended on Interstate 35E in Dallas County, Texas, while stopped in traffic. The vehicle was totaled, and all four occupants, including two minor children, sought emergency medical treatment for various injuries. The uninsured driver of the striking vehicle was cited. The family later filed a lawsuit in Victoria County, seeking recovery through the supplementary-uninsured-motorist provision of their policy with Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. The insurer stipulated the other driver's negligence but disputed the extent of the plaintiffs' injuries.
The plaintiffs claimed the driver sustained neck and back sprains, shoulder tears, and post-traumatic stress disorder, requiring extensive therapy and specialist care. The spouse reported neck sprains and headaches, and the minor children suffered bumps, bruises, and neck pain, though their injuries reportedly resolved. The defendant argued the plaintiffs' injuries were not severe, and their damages claims were excessive, noting their treatment concluded within three months of the accident.
After a three-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiffs $55,500 in total damages, with $48,000 for the driver, $5,500 for the spouse, and $1,000 for each child. However, the driver's award was reduced to $30,000 due to the per-person policy limit, resulting in a net jury recovery of $37,500. Subsequently, the court held a bench trial and awarded the plaintiffs an additional $64,690 in attorney fees, bringing the overall recovery to $102,190.
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 Victoria 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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