Dallas County Jury Awards $66,900 in DWI Rear-End Collision
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.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $56,900
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Dallas County following a rear-end collision where the plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident. The parties engaged in mediation prior to trial.
During trial, a chiropractic expert testified on behalf of the defendant. A jury unanimously found the defendant negligent and grossly negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff 10,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, 2,500 for future pain and anguish, 31,900 for past medical care, and 2,500 for future medical care. No damages were awarded for past or future physical impairment. Additionally, the jury awarded 20,000 in exemplary damages, bringing the total verdict to 66,900.
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