Dallas County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $6,500 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was found to be mostly at fault for a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in neck and back injuries for one of the drivers. The jury awarded damages for past pain, impairment, and medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $6,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Case Overview
A rear-end collision occurred in Dallas County, leading a plaintiff to file a lawsuit alleging negligence against the defendant. The plaintiff sought damages for neck, back, and general bodily injuries sustained in the incident. Prior to trial, the parties engaged in mediation efforts.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, which returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury attributed 60% of the negligence to the defendant. It also found two responsible third parties, identified in the proceedings, each 20% negligent for the collision. The plaintiff received an award totaling $6,500, which included $750 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $750 for past physical impairment, and $5,000 for past medical care.
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