Dallas County Jury Awards $18,088 in Rear-End Collision

One driver was found to be 60% at fault for a rear-end collision. The other driver was found to be 40% at fault. The injured driver sustained neck and back injuries.

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: $18,088
County: Dallas County, TX
Resolved: 2023

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 $18,088 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 lawsuit arose in Dallas County following a rear-end collision in which the plaintiff sustained neck, back, and general bodily injuries. The plaintiff sought damages for the harm suffered. Prior to trial, the parties attempted to resolve the matter through mediation.

A jury ultimately found the defendant 60% negligent for the incident and the plaintiff 40% negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $18,088.00 in damages. This amount included $13,498 for past medical care, $1,000 for past physical pain and suffering, $1,000 for past mental anguish, $1,600 for past loss of earning capacity, and $1,000 for past physical impairment. No damages were awarded for future pain, suffering, or 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 2023, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

Verdictly^TM Score

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Reasonably Fair

This outcome is within expected ranges

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