Dallas County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $350 in Rear-End Crash
A three-car collision occurred where one vehicle rear-ended another. The injured person experienced neck and back pain, along with general bodily injuries. The jury found the defendant at fault and awarded damages for past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $350
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Dallas County following a three-car rear-end collision. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence caused the incident, resulting in neck, back, and general bodily injuries. No settlement negotiations occurred prior to trial.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, where the jury unanimously found the defendant negligent for the collision. Regarding damages, the jury awarded the plaintiff $350 for past medical care. However, the jury found no damages for past physical pain and mental anguish or for past physical impairment. The total award to the plaintiff was $350.
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