Dallas Jury Awards $4,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle while a passenger was inside. The passenger claimed neck and back injuries. The lawsuit alleged the driver was negligent. The case proceeded to the jury solely on the issue of damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On June 13, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff, a 22-year-old laborer, was a front-seat passenger in a sedan when it was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligent operation of his vehicle caused the accident and resulted in neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff claimed to have suffered cervical sprains and strains and an L4-5 intervertebral disc protrusion, undergoing physical therapy and MRIs. The plaintiff's counsel sought $21,014 for past medical expenses and $10,000 for past and future pain and anguish. While the defendant admitted fault for the collision, the defense disputed the extent and causation of the plaintiff's alleged injuries. Defense counsel argued the impact was minor, noting vehicle photos showed little damage, and presented evidence of the plaintiff's prior injury treated by the same chiropractor. A biomechanical expert for the defense opined that any injuries from the incident should have resolved quickly. Concerns were also raised about the costs and shared ownership among the plaintiff's medical providers.
A jury ultimately awarded the plaintiff $4,000, specifically for past medical expenses.
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