Dallas County Jury Awards $17,500 in Rear-End Collision

One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case focused on determining the damages. The jury awarded compensation for past physical pain and mental anguish, past loss of earnings, and past medical care.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Neck Injury (Whiplash)

Rear-end

Neck and back

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: $17,500
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

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $17,500 is near the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Dallas County seeking damages after sustaining injuries in a rear-end collision. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages, with liability apparently not disputed. The plaintiff reported neck, back, and general bodily injuries. Prior to trial, the parties had engaged in mediation.

During the trial, the plaintiff presented evidence of past medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings. The jury ultimately returned a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding $17,500. This amount included $3,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $7,500 for past loss of earnings, and $7,000 for past medical care. The jury did not award damages for past physical impairment. The verdict was 10-2.

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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Reasonably Fair

This outcome is within expected ranges

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