$500 Motor Vehicle Accident Case
One driver was found negligent after a rear-end collision in stopped traffic. The injured person sustained damage to their shoulder, elbow, and hand. The jury awarded compensation for past physical pain and mental anguish, as well as past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Shoulder, elbow and hand
Case Overview
A rear-end collision in stand-still traffic in Dallas County resulted in a lawsuit alleging negligence. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and hand as a result of the incident.
The case proceeded to trial, where both sides presented expert testimony. The plaintiff introduced medical experts in orthopedics and epidemiology. The defendant presented a biomedical expert, likely addressing the causation or extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries.
A jury found the defendant negligent and returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $500 for past physical pain and mental anguish and $4,758 for past medical care. No damages were awarded for future physical pain, loss of earning capacity, or physical impairment.
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