Carrollton Jury Finds Split Liability in Car Crash, No Damages
One driver was turning right and the other driver was turning left at an intersection. The two vehicles collided. One driver claimed the other made an unsafe turn, while the other driver claimed the first driver made an unsafe turn around a truck. Both drivers were found to be 50 percent responsible for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Denton County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A collision occurred on September 30, 2015, in Carrollton, Texas, involving two vehicles at the intersection of Parker Road and Josey Lane. The plaintiff, an office manager, was driving east on Parker Road and attempting a right turn onto Josey Lane. The defendant was driving west and attempting a left turn onto Josey Lane.
The plaintiff claimed she had a green light and partially entered the middle lane during her right turn, asserting the defendant made a wide left turn and struck her. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for making an unsafe turn, failing to stay in a single lane, driving too fast, failing to keep a proper lookout, and failing to brake or turn to avoid the collision. She claimed neck, rib, shoulder, and headache pain, seeking over $7,000 for past medical bills, approximately $1,000 for lost wages, and substantial damages for future pain and suffering.
The defendant testified having a solid green light and turning into the left lane at about 10 mph. The defendant contended the plaintiff made an unsafely wide right turn, potentially attempting to enter the left lane, and struck her. The defense also argued the plaintiff suddenly drove around a truck that was partially in the intersection. The defense challenged the plaintiff's injury claims, noting she did not report accident-related pain to her primary care doctor after treatment, was referred to a clinic by an attorney, and a clinic note mentioned possible soreness from moving furniture. The defense further questioned a diagnostic test the plaintiff could not recall and argued lost wages were solely supported by her testimony.
Following a two-day trial, a jury found both the plaintiff and the defendant 50 percent negligent and comparatively responsible for the collision. The jury awarded no damages.
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