Texarkana Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $29,600 in Red-Light Crash

One driver alleged the other driver ran a red light and struck their vehicle while they were making a turn. The injured driver claimed they sustained personal injuries as a result of the collision. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Back Strain / Soft Tissue

Rear-end

Economic Injury

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: $29,600
County: Dallas County, TX
Resolved: 2015

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type: Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Accident Type: Rear-end
Case Type: Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury, Physical Injury

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $29,600 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 vehicle collision occurred on July 8, 2010, at an intersection in Texarkana, Texas, when the defendant allegedly ran a red light and struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained personal injuries as a result of the defendant's negligence. On June 20, 2012, the plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit against the defendant in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Texarkana Division.

A jury trial was held in the matter. Both parties presented expert testimony concerning the plaintiff's alleged injuries, past and future medical needs, and vehicle damage. On November 13, 2015, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $29,600. The damages included $5,000 for past physical pain, $5,000 for future physical pain, $10,000 for future physical impairment, $5,500 for stipulated vehicular damage, and $4,100 for stipulated 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 2015, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

Verdictly^TM Score

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Reasonably Fair

This outcome is within expected ranges

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