Dallas Jury Awards $8,359.50 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling on an interstate highway during heavy traffic when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to their back and head. The case did not dispute who caused the accident. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $8,360
- 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 May 19, 2015, a laborer was driving a pickup truck on Interstate 30 in Dallas when another car rear-ended his vehicle during heavy traffic. The plaintiff claimed he suffered back sprains and strains, head injuries, and residual headaches, requiring an emergency room visit and CT scans. He alleged the defendant driver was negligent in operating the vehicle.
The plaintiff sought $8,359.50 for past medical expenses, in addition to compensation for past physical pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment. While the defense did not dispute liability for the collision, it argued the impact was minor, hospital charges were excessive, and CT scans were unnecessary. Following a one-day trial in Dallas, a jury deliberated for one hour before finding the defendant's negligence proximately caused the accident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $8,359.50, specifically for past medical expenses.
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