Dallas Jury Awards $131,581.11 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was making a signaled left turn into a private driveway when another driver attempted to pass on the left and collided with the side of the first vehicle. The first driver claimed neck pain and radiating arm pain, with loss of sensation in his dominant hand.
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
- $131,583
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Strain, Cervical, Strain
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $131,583 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
A vehicle collision occurred on February 15, 2013, on Manana Drive in Dallas. The plaintiff, a data service technician, was involved in a collision with a vehicle driven by the defendant and subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence.
The plaintiff claimed he was making a signaled left turn into a private driveway when the defendant attempted to pass on the left without maintaining a proper lookout, colliding with the driver's side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant denied negligence and contended that the plaintiff shared fault for failing to keep a proper lookout before turning. The plaintiff alleged severe neck pain, pain radiating down his right arm, and lost sensation in fingers of his dominant hand, with a physician recommending future cervical epidural steroid injections.
Following a one-day trial, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $131,581.11 for past and future pain and suffering, physical impairment, and medical expenses.
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 2015, 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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