Dallas Jury Awards $33,155.01 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped or moving slowly on Highway 75 in Dallas when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another car. The driver of the pickup truck claimed injuries to their back, knee, and neck. The case went to trial, and the jury awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $33,155
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On August 18, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on Highway 75 in Dallas, Texas, when the defendant's car struck the plaintiff's pickup truck. The plaintiff alleged injuries to his back, knee, and neck, subsequently filing a lawsuit claiming the defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle. The defense stipulated to liability during the trial.
The plaintiff sought urgent care for neck, back, and left knee sprains and strains, later undergoing physical therapy and receiving lumbar facet injections for lumbar facet syndrome. He testified that his injuries limited activities and estimated the defendant's vehicle speed at approximately 30 mph at impact. Photos presented showed varying degrees of vehicle damage. The defense disputed the injury extent and need for further treatment, citing gaps in care and records indicating the plaintiff was pain-free at one point. The defendant offered lower speed estimates.
The plaintiff sought damages including past and future medical expenses, and past physical pain and impairment. After a three-day trial, the jury deliberated for four hours, returning a verdict by a 10-2 poll. The jury awarded the plaintiff $33,155.01.
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