Arlington Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $12,833.78
One driver stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by another driver in a pickup truck. The driver who was rear-ended claimed back and neck injuries. The defense did not dispute fault for the collision. The jury found the driver who caused the accident negligent and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $12,834
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On August 2, 2015, a plaintiff's sedan was rear-ended by a pickup truck while stopped at a red light on a service road of Interstate 20 in Arlington, Texas. The defendant driver, a 17-year-old, struck the plaintiff's vehicle, causing back and neck injuries. The plaintiff filed suit, alleging the driver's negligence in maintaining lookout, speed, and avoiding collision. A negligent entrustment claim against the vehicle's owner was dismissed on summary judgment, as the owner had not granted permission for the driver to use the vehicle.
The defense did not dispute liability for the collision. The plaintiff sought $10,833.78 for past medical expenses and $5,000 for past physical pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment, stemming from claimed neck and back sprains. A chiropractor testified that the injuries were caused by the accident and that the associated treatments and charges were reasonable and necessary.
The defense questioned the causation of the plaintiff's injuries, highlighting a delay in treatment and an attorney referral to the chiropractor. It also criticized the chiropractor's record-keeping. Defense counsel suggested a significantly lower award for damages if the jury found for the plaintiff.
Following a one-day trial, an Arlington jury deliberated for four hours. The jury found the defendant driver negligent and awarded the plaintiff $12,833.78. This award comprised $10,833.78 for past medical costs, $1,000 for past physical impairment, and $1,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish. With prejudgment interest and taxable costs, the final judgment totaled $16,532.14.
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