Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $22,500
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused neck and back injuries, along with general bodily injuries. The jury found the driver of the striking vehicle negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $22,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence following a rear-end collision that resulted in neck, back, and general bodily injuries. The plaintiff sought damages from both the driver and the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident.
A jury, in a 10-2 vote, found the defendant driver negligent but determined the defendant vehicle owner was not negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff a total of $22,500. This amount included $3,000 for past loss of earning capacity, $3,000 for past and future physical impairment, and $16,500 for past and future medical care. No damages were awarded for past or future physical pain and mental anguish.
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