Dallas County Jury Awards $57,570 After Rear-End Collision
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded the injured person compensation for past and future physical pain, past and future physical impairment, past loss of earning capacity, past and future medical care, and future medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $60,570
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Rear-end collision
Case Overview
In Dallas County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a rear-end collision, alleging injuries to the left leg, arm, and low back. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages, as liability was not contested. Prior attempts at resolution through mediation were unsuccessful.
The jury returned a 10-2 verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding damages totaling $57,570. The award included $10,000 for past physical pain, $5,000 for future physical pain, $313 for past loss of earning capacity, $10,000 for past physical impairment, and $10,000 for future physical impairment. Additionally, the jury awarded $7,257 for past medical care and $15,000 for future medical care. No damages were awarded for past or future mental anguish.
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