Neck Injury (Whiplash) cases from motor vehicle accidents can vary significantly in severity and outcome. These cases involve injuries that may require medical treatment, rehabilitation, and can impact quality of life. Settlement values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, recovery time, and long-term effects on the victim's daily activities and ability to work.
Last updated: December 2025
One driver was operating her vehicle when the other driver struck her from behind. The driver who caused the collision admitted to being distracted by her phone. The injured driver sustained neck injuries and other issues. The case involved a dispute over insurance benefits after the injured driver settled with the at-fault driver.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages. The jury awarded compensation for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, and medical care.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle sustained various injuries, including neck, back, and shoulder issues. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded the injured person money for past and future medical care.
One driver was stopped at a traffic signal when their car was struck from behind by another vehicle. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, including a disc protrusion and nerve impingement. The defense conceded liability, and the trial focused on damages. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.
One driver was traveling behind another on a highway when the lead driver cut in front of the trailing vehicle to exit. The trailing vehicle rear-ended the lead vehicle and then swerved into another lane, where it was rear-ended by a third vehicle. This caused the third vehicle to swerve and strike the side of a fourth vehicle. The police report blamed the initial lane change. The injured parties claimed multiple injuries from the collisions.
A three-car collision occurred where one vehicle rear-ended another. The case proceeded to trial solely to determine damages. The jury awarded compensation for past and future pain, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, physical impairment, and medical care.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The crash caused injuries to the occupants of the struck vehicle, including neck and back issues. The jury determined fault for both drivers.
A three-car collision occurred. The case focused only on the damages sustained by one driver. The jury awarded compensation for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical care.
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle while driving. The driver and their children were taken to the hospital. The driver claimed neck injuries, while the children had minor injuries. The case went to trial, and the jury found the other driver liable.
One driver claimed the other driver was intoxicated after a rear-end collision. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, past and future physical impairment, and past and future medical care. Exemplary damages were also awarded.
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 back sprains, shoulder injuries, and emotional trauma. The driver of the second vehicle received a ticket for failing to control speed. The case was filed in Victoria County, where the plaintiffs resided, and involved a claim under their own insurance policy's supplementary-uninsured-motorist provision.
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth motion of the head, most commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. The sudden force stretches and tears muscles and tendons in the neck, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Symptoms can appear immediately or develop gradually over 24-48 hours and may include neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, dizziness, and fatigue.
Rear-end collisions are the primary cause of whiplash injuries, particularly when struck from behind at moderate to high speeds. The victim's body is thrust forward while the head initially stays in place, then snaps forward and backward rapidly. Side-impact collisions, sudden stops, and T-bone accidents can also cause whiplash. Injury severity depends on impact speed, vehicle headrest position, neck muscle strength, and whether the victim anticipated the collision.
Initial treatment focuses on pain management and reducing inflammation through ice, NSAIDs, and rest (though prolonged immobilization is no longer recommended). Physical therapy typically begins within days to restore range of motion and strengthen neck muscles through gentle exercises and manual therapy. Severe cases may require muscle relaxants, cervical collars for short-term use (no more than 2-3 days), or injection therapy including trigger point injections or nerve blocks. Most whiplash injuries resolve within 3-6 months, though 10-20% of patients experience chronic pain requiring long-term pain management.
Whiplash cases in Dallas-Fort Worth often face skepticism from insurance adjusters who view them as minor, subjective, or exaggerated claims. Strong medical documentation is critical—immediate medical evaluation (ideally within 24-72 hours), consistent treatment records without significant gaps, and objective findings like reduced range of motion measurements, muscle spasm documentation, and imaging showing tissue damage. Cases with chronic symptoms lasting beyond 6 months benefit from medical expert testimony from orthopedists or pain management specialists explaining why some whiplash injuries cause lasting impairment despite normal imaging.
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Data Coverage: 220+ cases analyzed from 2015-2025 in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Median settlement: $11,750. Data last updated: December 2025.
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