Dallas County, Texas Jury Awards $9,443 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped car claimed they suffered various sprains and strains from the impact. The driver who caused the collision admitted fault but disputed the severity of the injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,443
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $9,443 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In March 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on the service road of Highway 75 in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff driver had stopped her vehicle at a red light when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiffs, the driver and a front-seat passenger, subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence caused them to suffer various bodily sprains, strains, and soft-tissue injuries to their shoulders, neck, and back.
The defendant admitted liability for causing the collision but disputed that the plaintiffs sustained any serious or permanent injuries. Following a trial, a jury found in favor of the plaintiffs. The plaintiff driver was awarded $5,153 for past medical expenses and $2,000 for past pain and suffering. The plaintiff passenger was awarded $2,290, bringing the total recovery for both plaintiffs to $9,443. The verdict was rendered in Dallas County in June 2019.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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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