Dallas Jury Awards $4,237 After Motor Vehicle Collision
One driver was traveling west on a highway and attempted to make a left turn. The other driver was also traveling west in a left-turn only lane. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
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
- $4,237
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Back and Neck, Soft Tissue, Chiropractic
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $4,237 is below 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 May 3, 2013, a collision occurred on Interstate 175 near Buckner Boulevard in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff, a farmer, was driving west and claimed to have made a left turn. The defendant driver, also traveling west in a left-turn-only lane, allegedly continued straight, resulting in a collision. The plaintiff sustained neck and back soft-tissue injuries, receiving emergency room care, X-rays, and subsequent chiropractic treatment for residual pain.
The plaintiff sued the defendant driver for negligent operation of a vehicle, seeking damages for past and future medical expenses and pain and suffering. The plaintiff initially also sued the vehicle owner under a theory of vicarious liability but later nonsuited that claim. The defendant driver denied negligence and argued that the plaintiff's injuries were minor sprains and strains.
After a one-day trial, a jury deliberated for one hour before returning a verdict. The jury found the defendant driver 100 percent negligent and awarded the plaintiff $4,237. This award included $3,247 for past medical costs and $1,000 for past pain and suffering.
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 2017, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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