Carrollton Jury Awards $36,604, Finds Shared Negligence in Car Crash
One driver was traveling on a road when another driver pulled out from a private drive and struck the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial on causation and damages after liability was stipulated.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $36,604
- County
- Denton County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Chiropractic, Soft Tissue, Herniated Disc
Case Overview
On August 2, 2015, a collision occurred in Carrollton, Texas, when the defendant's sedan struck the plaintiff's sports car after pulling from a private drive onto Frankford Road. The plaintiff, a dispatcher, subsequently claimed neck and back injuries and filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence. The defendant stipulated to liability for the accident, leading the trial to focus solely on the causation and extent of damages.
The plaintiff sought over $94,000 for medical expenses, pain, and impairment, citing disc herniations and soft-tissue neck injuries requiring chiropractic care for three months. The plaintiff, however, did not pursue recommended epidural steroid injections. The defense countered that the disc herniations were pre-existing or caused by the plaintiff's weightlifting hobby, presenting social media photos and noting minimal vehicle damage. The defense also highlighted the plaintiff's delayed treatment, cessation of care 3.5 years prior, and failure to pursue recommended steroid injections, arguing that future medical care was unwarranted.
After a two-day trial, the jury deliberated for four hours. It awarded the plaintiff $36,604.22 but also included a finding of negligence on the part of the plaintiff. With prejudgment interest and taxable costs, the final judgment totaled $40,296.18.
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