Allen, Texas Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended her. The first driver claimed back and neck injuries. The second driver denied negligence and contended the first driver stopped suddenly. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing and the impact was minor.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In November 2011, a plaintiff's Honda Civic was rear-ended by a defendant's Ford Escape at an intersection in Allen, Texas. The plaintiff alleged she was stopped at a red light, and the defendant's negligence in maintaining proper lookout and speed caused the collision. The defendant denied negligence, claiming the plaintiff stopped suddenly after the light turned green and that the impact was slight.
The plaintiff reported cervical and lumbar sprains and strains, seeking emergency room care and over two years of chiropractic and physical therapy. She also consulted an orthopedic specialist. Her claimed medical expenses exceeded $20,000, and she sought approximately $15,000 for pain and suffering, plus lost wages, totaling about $35,700.
The defense countered that the injuries were largely pre-existing, noting the plaintiff's prior rear-end collision five months earlier that involved similar reported sprains. A defense orthopedic surgeon testified that while the current accident might have exacerbated existing injuries, much of the subsequent treatment, including a brain MRI for headaches, was unrelated. The defense argued that eight physical therapy sessions would have been reasonable for any new injuries.
After a two-day trial and 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury found the defendant not negligent, and the plaintiff received no award.
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