Dallas County Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $24,500
One driver crashed into the back of another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed severe injuries, permanent impairment, and lost earnings. The case was settled out of court.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $24,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Physical Injury, Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury
Case Overview
In Dallas County, Texas, two plaintiffs filed a vehicular liability action after their vehicle was allegedly struck from the rear by another motor vehicle. The plaintiffs claimed the collision caused severe personal injuries, permanent bodily impairment, scarring, disability, lost earnings, and physical and mental anguish.
The plaintiffs asserted claims of negligence against the defendant, seeking damages, prejudgment interest, and costs. The defendant denied the allegations and raised affirmative defenses, including culpable conduct by the plaintiffs and failure to mitigate damages.
The parties subsequently reached a settlement. The defendant's insurer, Empower Insurance Group, MGA, Inc., agreed to pay $13,500 to one plaintiff and $11,000 to the other, totaling $24,500. Following the agreement, the defendant filed an agreed order of dismissal, and the court granted an order dismissing the action with prejudice.
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