Texas Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The injured person's medical expenses were approximately $19,000. The injury required arthroscopic surgery.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $11
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Knee Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This settlement of $11 is below the median of $11 for knee injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $11 to $500,000, based on 4 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a rear-end collision, seeking damages for a knee injury. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence caused the incident, which resulted in a knee injury requiring arthroscopic surgery and approximately $19,000 in medical expenses.
During the trial, the defense contested the allegations, arguing the defendant was not negligent. The jury ultimately returned a defense verdict, finding no negligence on the part of the defendant. The jury vote was 11-1 in favor of the defense.
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 2016, 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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