Texas Jury Awards $1,784 for Medical Care in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded $892 for past medical care for one person and $0 for past and future pain and suffering for both individuals.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $892
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injury
Case Overview
A rear-end collision resulted in a lawsuit filed by two plaintiffs seeking damages for alleged neck, back, and general bodily injuries. The case proceeded to trial focused solely on the issue of damages, indicating liability was not disputed.
During the trial, the plaintiffs presented evidence of their claimed injuries. The defendant challenged the extent and causation of these alleged injuries, presenting expert testimony from a biomechanics specialist.
A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in a 10-2 decision. The first plaintiff was awarded $892 for past medical care but received no damages for past or future physical pain or future medical treatment. The second plaintiff also received $892 for past medical care and was awarded no damages for past physical pain.
The jury's specific allocation of damages, limited to past medical care for both plaintiffs and no awards for pain or future treatment, indicated they found the claimed injuries to be less severe or less attributable to the incident than alleged by the plaintiffs.
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