Arlington Jury Finds No Damages Awarded in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind by another car. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck, including sprains and numbness in their leg. The other driver admitted fault for the collision. The trial focused on the extent of the injuries and whether they were caused by the accident. The defense argued the collision was minor and the claimed injuries were exaggerated or unrelated.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Tarrant 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 June 26, 2015, a plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind by a trailing car on Interstate 30 in Arlington. The plaintiff was proceeding in stop-and-go traffic when the collision occurred. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered back and neck injuries, including sprains, strains, and residual numbness, requiring an ambulance transport, X-rays, chiropractic treatment, and medical evaluations.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging negligence in the operation of the vehicle. During the trial, the defendant admitted fault for the collision, and the proceedings focused on the extent of damages. The plaintiff sought approximately $30,000 for past medical expenses, past physical pain and mental anguish, past physical impairment, and future physical pain and mental anguish.
Defense counsel contended that the accident was a minor collision that could not have caused the injuries the plaintiff claimed. The defense further argued that the plaintiff exaggerated the accident's effects and reported problems unrelated to the incident during medical evaluations. Following a two-day trial, the jury returned a defense verdict, awarding no damages to the plaintiff.
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