Dallas Jury Finds Medical Expenses, No Net UIM Award
One driver was stopped at a green light when the other driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The injured driver settled with the at-fault driver and then sought underinsured motorist benefits from their own insurance company, which was denied. A jury found the injured driver was entitled to past medical expenses, but due to a prior settlement credit, no additional money was awarded.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $10,421
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Insurance Obligation, Vehicle negligence, Insurance law, Insurance obligation
Case Overview
On June 25, 2017, a plaintiff sustained significant orthopedic injuries to the neck and back after his vehicle was rear-ended in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at the intersection of Abrams Road and Centennial Boulevard when another driver, identified as the tortfeasor, allegedly struck the plaintiff's vehicle while speeding. The plaintiff subsequently settled with the tortfeasor for $30,000.
Following this settlement, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against his insurance carrier, the defendant, seeking underinsured motorist benefits. The defendant denied the plaintiff was entitled to additional benefits.
A jury ultimately found the plaintiff was entitled to $10,420.82 for past medical expenses. However, due to a stipulated $30,000 credit from the plaintiff's prior settlement with the tortfeasor, the plaintiff received no additional money from the defendant insurance carrier. The verdict was reached on February 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas.
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