Dallas Jury Awards $45,319 for Transit Bus Negligence
One driver was traveling northbound and stopped at an intersection. The other driver, operating a bus, attempted a right turn and struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the plaintiff's neck and back.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Cervical Disc Injury Injuries
Cervical disc injuries involve damage to the intervertebral discs in the neck region (C1-C7). These injuries can include herniated discs, bulging discs, and disc degeneration accelerated by trauma.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $45,319
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Transit Authority Negligence, Vehicle negligence, Bus negligence, Rights
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $45,319 is near the median of $42,888 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $18,531 to $139,701, based on 390 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit against a transit authority after her vehicle was struck by one of its buses on August 15, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Elm Street when the plaintiff's vehicle was stopped in the far-left lane. The defendant bus operator, while attempting a right turn, struck the rear quarter panel of the plaintiff's vehicle and then drove away from the scene without stopping. The plaintiff alleged the bus operator failed to keep a proper lookout, maintain a single lane, control speed, timely apply brakes, and maintain a safe distance, resulting in neck and back injuries requiring chiropractic treatment and diagnostic imaging.
The defendant transit authority stipulated that its bus struck the plaintiff's vehicle. However, it denied being negligent and disputed that the plaintiff's injuries were a direct result of the collision. The defense maintained that the contact between the vehicles did not cause the alleged injuries.
A jury found in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $30,319 for past medical expenses and $15,000 for pain and suffering, totaling $45,319.
Understanding This Case
- Many cervical disc injuries improve with conservative treatment. However, about 30% of cases may require surgical intervention, with varying degrees of permanent impairment.
- 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 2022, 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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