Texas Jury Finds Split Liability in Rear-End Collision, Awards $9,000
One driver was found to be mostly at fault for a rear-end collision. The injured person experienced neck and back injuries. The jury awarded damages for past medical care and pain.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,000
- 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 after being involved in a rear-end collision, seeking damages for neck, back, and general bodily injuries. The defendant contested the claims, leading to a dispute over liability and the extent of damages.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, which resulted in a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff. Jurors determined the defendant was 80% negligent and the plaintiff was 20% comparatively negligent in causing the incident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $9,000.00 in total damages, which included $7,800 for past medical care, $600 for past physical pain and mental anguish, and $600 for past physical impairment.
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