Dallas Jury Awards $13,021 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in heavy traffic when her vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her back and neck. The driver who hit her admitted fault but argued her actions did not rise to the level of negligence. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
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
- $13,021
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,021 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
On December 8, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on Highway 75 in Dallas, Texas. A plaintiff, a nanny, alleged her vehicle was struck by a car driven by the defendant while traveling in heavy traffic. The plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming the defendant was inattentive and tailgating.
The plaintiff claimed to have suffered back, neck, left wrist, and right knee injuries, subsequently undergoing 24 physical therapy sessions. Plaintiff's counsel presented police officer testimony opining the defendant caused the accident. The plaintiff sought damages for past medical expenses, pain, and impairment.
The defendant acknowledged causing the collision while checking traffic to change lanes but argued her actions did not amount to negligence. A defense expert, a chiropractor, disputed the necessity and cost of the plaintiff's medical treatment, proposing lower figures for reasonable expenses and suggested damages for pain and impairment.
After a two-day trial, a jury found the defendant liable for the accident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $13,021 in total damages.
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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