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Verdict-Plaintiff
Dallas County • 2017

Texas Insurance Dispute Concludes, Resolution Details Unavailable

One driver was involved in a collision. The case involved injuries to the neck and back. The outcome was a plaintiff verdict.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Neck Injury (Whiplash)
Other Accident

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
$5,000
County
Dallas County, TX
Resolved
2017

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Neck Injury (Whiplash)
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Accident

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $5,000 is near the median of $9,367 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $3,100 to $25,000, based on 590 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A lawsuit was filed in Texas by a plaintiff against Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company.

Details regarding the specific incident that led to the dispute, the legal claims asserted, the arguments presented by each party, or the final resolution of the case were not available in the provided record. The case concluded on September 22, 2017.

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 2017, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

84
/100
Highly Fair

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