Dallas, Texas Jury Awards $12,560 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling on a road in Dallas, Texas, when the other driver struck the rear of her vehicle. The first driver stated she suffered injuries to her neck and back due to the collision. The second driver denied negligence and injury. The jury found the second driver negligent.
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
- $12,560
- 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 $12,560 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
A rear-end collision occurred on December 18, 2015, at the intersection of Lancaster Road and Fordham Road in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff alleged that while she slowed her vehicle for traffic, the defendant struck her car from behind, causing injuries to her neck and back, specifically her cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, claiming the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, apply brakes timely, and maintain an adequate distance between vehicles.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and that the plaintiff sustained injuries. A jury subsequently found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $12,560 for past medical expenses.
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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