Texas Jury Awards $5,491 in Rear-End Collision

One driver rear-ended another vehicle at a red light. The case involved property damage to an automobile.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Case Outcome

Outcome: Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount: $5,491
County: Dallas County, GA
Resolved: 2017

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type: Other
Accident Type: Rear-end
Case Type: Motor Vehicle Accident

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $5,491 is below the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A vehicle sustained property damage after a rear-end collision occurred at a red light. The legal dispute regarding the incident proceeded to trial. An expert in accident investigation and reconstruction testified for the defendant. Following the trial, the court awarded $5,491 to the plaintiff for the incurred damages.

Understanding This Case

This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
Resolved in 2017, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

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