Dallas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $25,000 in Rear-End Crash
One driver was stopped at a railroad crossing when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The person in the stopped car claimed they sustained neck and back injuries, along with headaches, as a result of the collision. The other driver denied fault and claimed the injured person was not hurt in the crash.
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
- $25,000
- 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 $25,000 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 November 17, 2014, in Dallas, Texas, a vehicle driven by the defendant struck the rear of another vehicle that had stopped for a railroad crossing signal on Shiloh Road and Highway 544. The plaintiff, a front-seat passenger in the defendant's vehicle, alleged sustaining neck and back injuries, along with headaches, as a result of the collision. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence action.
The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, operating the vehicle too fast for conditions, and failing to take evasive action to avoid the collision. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed that the plaintiff's injuries were caused by the accident. An initial claim against a railroad company was not pursued to trial.
Following a trial, a jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $25,000 for past medical expenses. The court later granted the defendant's motion to offset the award by $9,315.65, representing personal injury protection benefits previously paid to the plaintiff. The final judgment amount for the plaintiff was $15,684.35.
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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