Dallas County Jury Awards $32,086 in Rear-End Collision
A three-vehicle collision occurred where one driver rear-ended another. The jury determined that one driver was 10% at fault and the other was 90% at fault. The injured person sustained neck and back injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $32,086
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Case Overview
A multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred in Dallas County, leading the plaintiff to file a lawsuit alleging negligence. The plaintiff sought damages for neck, back, and general bodily injuries sustained in the crash. The parties engaged in mediation prior to trial to resolve the dispute.
A jury subsequently delivered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury found the defendant 90% negligent for the collision and another driver 10% negligent. The awarded damages included $10,000 for past physical pain, $5,000 for future physical pain, $3,000 for past mental anguish, $9,086 for past medical care, and $5,000 for future medical care. The total award amounted to $32,086.
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