Dallas County Jury Awards $110,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which had been pushed into it by a large truck. The case was tried to determine damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $110,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $110,000 is above the median of $9,367 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $3,100 to $25,000, based on 590 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Dallas County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a multi-vehicle rear-end collision. The incident occurred when the plaintiff was stopped in traffic, and an 18-wheeler collided with another vehicle, which was then pushed into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed neck, back, and general bodily injuries. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages only.
A jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding a total of $110,000. The damages included $2,500 for past physical pain, $2,500 for past mental anguish, $60,000 for past loss of earning capacity, and $46,083 for past medical care. The jury did not award any damages for future physical pain, future mental anguish, future loss of earning capacity, or past and future physical impairment.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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 2019, 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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