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Dallas County • 2015

Dallas County, Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $3,750

One driver alleged that the other driver negligently rear-ended their car. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed they were injured in the collision. The parties reached a settlement for $3,750.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Rear-end
Economic Injury

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
$3,750
County
Dallas County, TX
Resolved
2015

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury, Physical Injury

Case Overview

On October 29, 2012, a vehicle driven by a plaintiff and occupied by another plaintiff as a passenger was reportedly rear-ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant. The plaintiffs subsequently claimed the defendant negligently caused the collision and their resulting injuries.

On December 31, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a negligence petition for damages against the defendant in the District Court, 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas. The parties later reached a settlement, with the defendant filing notice on March 12, 2015. The settlement provided for the plaintiffs to accept $3,750 to resolve all claims. On April 16, 2015, the court entered a final order dismissing the suit.

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