Dallas County Jury Awards $1,400 for Injuries in Parking Lot Collision
One driver was backing out of a parking space when she struck the rear corner of another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed soft-tissue injuries to her shoulder, arm, and upper back. She sought damages for medical bills, pain, and mental anguish.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,400
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Shoulder, Arm, Soft Tissue
Case Overview
On April 29, 2014, a motor vehicle collision occurred in a Dallas County strip mall parking lot. The plaintiff, driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla, was traveling down an aisle when the defendant, operating a 2007 Toyota Sienna minivan, backed out of a parking space and struck the plaintiff's right rear corner. The plaintiff, a 43-year-old clerical worker, claimed to have sustained soft-tissue injuries.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant backed unsafely and negligently failed to maintain a proper lookout. The defense stipulated to liability for the collision but disputed the extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries. The plaintiff reported left shoulder, arm, and upper back sprains and strains, receiving chiropractic and physical therapy treatment for six weeks, and stated she was still experiencing pain at the time of trial. The defense highlighted the minor nature of the impact, noting minimal damage to both vehicles, and pointed out a significant gap in the plaintiff's medical treatment prior to trial.
After a one-day trial, a jury deliberated for 45 minutes before returning a 12-0 verdict. The jury awarded the plaintiff $1,400 for medical bills only, aligning with the defense's argument for limited damages given the minor nature of the incident and claimed injuries.
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