Dallas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $28,871 in Collision
One driver was traveling north and the other driver was traveling south. The southbound driver attempted a left turn and collided with the northbound driver's vehicle. The northbound driver claimed injuries to his neck and back.
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
- $28,871
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $28,871 is near the median of $13,021 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,408 to $31,445, based on 800 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On August 26, 2015, a collision occurred on Beltline Road in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff was driving northbound when the southbound defendant attempted a left turn onto the U.S. Route 175 service road, striking the driver's side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently sued the defendant, alleging negligent failure to yield the right-of-way, and claimed to have sustained neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff's medical care included four months of chiropractic treatment for diagnosed soft-tissue injuries to the neck and back, beginning two days after the accident. The plaintiff sought damages for past medical costs totaling $11,271, covering chiropractic care and MRI billing, and also requested compensation for future medical expenses, physical impairment, and pain and suffering. The defendant denied negligence, asserting that a green arrow permitted the left turn and that the plaintiff had run a red light.
The defense disputed the severity and causation of the plaintiff's injuries, arguing they were not permanent and were minor due to minimal damage to the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant also noted the plaintiff drove away from the scene and did not immediately seek emergency medical care. The defense further contended that the plaintiff had a history of similar motor vehicle collision injuries in 2010 and had not received medical care for over a year prior to trial, suggesting no need for future treatment.
Following a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberation, the jury determined the defendant was 100 percent negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $28,871 in 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 2017, 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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