Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $10,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision while traffic was stopped. The jury found the defendant at fault. The injured person was awarded $10,000 for past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Personal injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $10,000 is near the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence following a rear-end collision that occurred in stop-and-go traffic. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained personal injuries as a result of the incident.
Before the case proceeded to trial, the plaintiff sought a settlement of $17,000, while the defendant offered $1,500. The parties did not reach an agreement.
A jury ultimately found the defendant negligent, delivering a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded $10,000 for past medical care but awarded no damages for past or future physical pain, mental anguish, or past physical impairment. The total award for the plaintiff was $10,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- 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.
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