Dallas Jury Awards $6,500 for Soft Tissue Injuries in Rear-End Crash
One driver was stopped on a highway when her vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case went to trial to determine damages. The jury awarded the injured driver $6,500.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $6,500
- 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 2, 2017, a rear-end collision occurred on U.S. 75 in Dallas when a trailing vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered injuries to the back and neck. The plaintiff subsequently sued the driver of the trailing vehicle, alleging negligence in the vehicle's operation. The defendant conceded liability for the collision, and the trial focused on damages.
The plaintiff claimed to have sustained severe soft tissue injuries to the cervical and lumbar spine, seeking compensation for past medical costs, physical impairment, and past physical pain and mental anguish. The defense countered that the plaintiff did not sustain any permanent injuries or residuals. The defense also noted a two-week delay in the plaintiff seeking medical treatment and highlighted that while the plaintiff's vehicle was totaled, the damage estimate was $2,516. After a one-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff $6,500 in damages.
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