Addison, Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $825 in Rear-End Crash
One driver was stopped in traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case proceeded to trial against the driver who caused the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $825
- County
- Denton County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On November 18, 2014, in Addison, Texas, the plaintiff's minivan was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant; the plaintiff claimed his vehicle was subsequently pushed into a third car. The plaintiff sued the defendant for negligence, alleging significant back and neck injuries, including disc bulges, that necessitated extensive medical treatment. The plaintiff presented a statement signed by the defendant at the scene, acknowledging fault, and sought approximately $200,000 in damages.
While the defendant did not strongly contest liability for the initial impact, she disputed the causation and full extent of the plaintiff's injuries. A defense orthopedic surgeon testified that the plaintiff's complaints were degenerative and lacked objective evidence of acute trauma from the accident. The defense also presented witness testimony suggesting pre-existing damage to the plaintiff's vehicle and argued other factors, such as mountain-biking, contributed to his symptoms.
Following a three-day trial and 85 hours of deliberation, a jury returned a 6-0 verdict. The plaintiff was awarded $825 for past medical expenses. The outcome suggested the jury largely accepted the defense's argument that the plaintiff's more substantial medical issues stemmed from pre-existing or degenerative conditions rather than being directly caused by the accident.
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