Texas Jury Awards $749,146, Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision
One driver was found to be mostly at fault for a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in injuries and lost earning capacity for the other driver. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain, impairment, and medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $749,146
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Personal injury
Case Overview
A plaintiff brought a personal injury lawsuit following a rear-end collision, seeking damages for sustained injuries. The case proceeded to trial.
A jury delivered a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff, finding the defendant 90% negligent for the incident and the plaintiff 10% negligent. The jury awarded total damages of $749,146.
The awarded damages included $75,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $35,000 for future pain and anguish, $141,647 for past loss of earning capacity, $45,000 for past physical impairment, $450,000 for future physical impairment, and $37,500 for past medical care.
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