Woodville Jury Finds Negligence in Car Crash, Awards $6,000
One driver was turning left from a parking lot into traffic when she struck the passenger side of another vehicle. The investigating officer concluded the turning driver failed to yield the right of way. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $6,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Back and Neck, Strains and Sprains, Soft Tissue
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $6,000 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On June 27, 2013, a collision occurred on Highway 69 in Woodville when the defendant, making a left turn from a fast-food parking lot, struck the passenger side of the plaintiff's southbound pickup truck. An investigating officer concluded the defendant failed to yield the right of way, though no citations were issued. The plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries and subsequently sued the defendant for negligence.
The plaintiff sought compensation for medical bills, lost wages, damage to her totaled truck, and unspecified damages for pain and suffering. The defendant denied negligence, stating that she looked both ways before proceeding but was unaware that a traffic light for intersecting traffic had changed. The defense disputed the severity of the impact and the plaintiff's alleged injuries, noting pre-existing neck and back pain from prior to the accident and questioning the plaintiff's lost wage claims due to record inconsistencies.
After a two-day trial, the jury deliberated for just over an hour before reaching a verdict. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $6,000. This award covered past medical bills and property damage, but the jury did not award any amount for lost wages.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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 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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