Dallas County Court Awards $57,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver alleged the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and avoid the collision. The other driver denied negligence and claimed the injured driver had pre-existing conditions. The court found the defendant negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $57,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On February 11, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on the 35 Service Road in Dallas County, Texas, involving a vehicle operated by the plaintiff and another driven by the defendant. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the incident caused her to suffer disc injuries to her cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, a concussion, post-concussion syndrome, headaches, sleep issues, concentration difficulty, and aggravation of arthritis in her knees, hips, and shoulders.
The plaintiff contended that the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout, pay attention to surroundings, timely apply brakes, maintain a safe distance, and take evasive action. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, arguing that the plaintiff's claimed conditions were pre-existing. The court ultimately found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff was awarded $57,000, which included $42,000 for past medical expenses and $15,000 for past pain and suffering. The judgment was issued on February 27, 2020.
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