Dallas, Texas Jury Awards $25,685 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed serious neck injuries, including disc displacements, shoulder pain, and headaches, requiring injections. The other driver denied liability and the severity of the injuries. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses, past pain and suffering, and future medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $25,685
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $25,685 is near the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On November 8, 2016, a collision occurred at the intersection of Grauwyler Road and Nursery Road in Dallas, Texas. A plaintiff's vehicle, stopped at the intersection, was struck from the rear by a defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently alleged serious neck injuries, including disc displacements at C3-4 and C4-5, shoulder pain, lumbar pain, and headaches, which necessitated trigger point injections.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action, claiming the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes appropriately, turn to avoid the collision, travel at a safe speed, and maintain an adequate distance. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries from the accident.
Following a trial, the jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $20,185 for past medical expenses, $2,000 for past pain and suffering, and $3,500 for future medical expenses, resulting in a total award of $25,685.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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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