Texas Jury Awards $423,300 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver stopped his car and began to cross lanes of traffic. The other driver changed lanes aggressively and struck the stopped vehicle. The first driver sustained a head injury and permanent impairment, with significant medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $423,300
- County
- Dallas County, CO
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $423,300 is near the median of $671,000 for head/brain injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $90,000 to $6,000,000, based on 61 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred at an intersection when a plaintiff, driving a Volkswagen Beetle, was struck by a defendant's sedan while crossing northbound lanes. The plaintiff sustained a head injury and a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which resulted in permanent impairment and medical expenses exceeding $173,300.
The plaintiff subsequently sued the defendant, alleging the defendant was driving 69 mph in a 40-mph zone and operating the vehicle recklessly moments before the incident. Following a trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff approximately $423,300. This amount included $175,000 in exemplary damages. The jury also determined the plaintiff was 30% at fault for the collision.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 2024, 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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