Bedford Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $13,750 in Rear-End Crash
One driver was merging into a left lane when the other driver began tailgating and throwing objects. The first driver stopped due to traffic, and the second driver collided with the rear of her car. The second driver was found to be following too closely and failed to control speed.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,750
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On May 29, 2013, a collision occurred on Route 183 near the Highway 121 exit in Bedford, Texas, involving an eastbound Toyota Scion and an eastbound Range Rover. The driver of the Scion, the plaintiff, subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Range Rover's driver, the defendant, alleging motor vehicle negligence.
The plaintiff contended that after safely merging into the left lane ahead of the defendant, the defendant began tailgating, made obscene gestures, and threw objects. The plaintiff asserted that the defendant then rear-ended her vehicle when she stopped due to traffic, failing to keep a proper lookout or control speed. An investigating police officer reportedly concluded the defendant was following too closely and failed to control speed. Conversely, the defendant maintained the plaintiff cut him off, made an obscene gesture, and threw a water bottle, to which he responded by throwing a pen. The defendant further claimed the plaintiff unexpectedly "brake-checked" his vehicle, causing the collision.
The plaintiff sought damages for cervical and lumbar strains, claiming over $19,000 for past medical expenses, impairment, and pain and suffering, along with future pain and suffering. The defendant disputed the extent of the claimed injuries and the necessity of treatment, presenting an affidavit from a chiropractic expert who stated the injuries were not as severe as claimed.
After a one-day trial and one hour of deliberation, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $13,750 in damages.
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