Dallas Jury Awards $11,989 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was exiting a parking lot and intending to turn left. The other driver was proceeding straight. The driver exiting the parking lot struck the other driver's passenger side. The injured driver claimed injuries to her neck and back.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,989
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Cervicogenic Headache, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic
Case Overview
In August 2014, a driver sustained injuries in a vehicle collision in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred when a vehicle exiting a parking lot attempted a left turn onto Medical District Road and struck the passenger side of another car traveling west. The injured driver, identified as the plaintiff, subsequently filed a lawsuit against the other driver, the defendant, alleging negligence for failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to yield the right of way, and making an unsafe turn. The defendant stipulated to liability for the collision.
The plaintiff claimed neck and back sprains, strains, and headaches, undergoing physical therapy and medical imaging. She sought approximately $23,000 for past medical expenses and additional damages for past physical pain and suffering. The defense contended that the plaintiff's treatment and associated bills, apart from an initial emergency room visit, were excessive. The defense also noted that the chiropractic clinic and imaging providers involved shared common ownership. An expert for the defense submitted an affidavit supporting these contentions.
After a one-day trial, a Dallas jury awarded the plaintiff $11,989. The award included compensation for past medical costs and past pain and suffering.
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