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Dallas County • 2017

Texas Jury Awards $15,579,429 in Tractor-Trailer Collision

A tractor-trailer was involved in a collision. The case involved injuries to the spinal cord.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Spinal Cord Injury
Truck/Commercial

About Spinal Cord Injury Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are among the most catastrophic outcomes of car accidents, potentially resulting in partial or complete paralysis. These injuries require extensive medical care and significantly impact quality of life.

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$15,579,429
County
Dallas County, PA
Resolved
2017

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Spinal Cord Injury
Accident Type
Truck/Commercial
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Accident

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $15,579,429 is near the median of $18,745,001 for spinal cord injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,500,000 to $42,900,000, based on 37 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A collision involving a tractor-trailer resulted in a lawsuit filed by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged the incident caused significant injuries, seeking damages for medical expenses, rehabilitation needs, and economic losses.

During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from specialists in truck accident investigation and reconstruction, rehabilitation nursing, life care planning, physical medicine and rehabilitation (focusing on brain and spinal cord injuries), and forensic economics. The defendant countered with experts in neuropsychology, orthopedic surgery, trucking operations, and forensic economics, likely disputing the extent of injuries, causation, or the valuation of damages.

The case concluded with an award of $15,579,429 to the plaintiff. The substantial award suggests the court or jury found the defendant liable for the collision and determined the plaintiff sustained extensive and costly injuries as a result.

Understanding This Case

  • Spinal cord injuries are typically permanent, though some incomplete injuries may see partial recovery. Life expectancy may be reduced, and quality of life is significantly impacted.
  • 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

90
/100
Highly Fair

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