Dallas County Jury Awards $11,972.72 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was slowing down for traffic on a highway ramp when the other driver rear-ended his pickup truck. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical expenses and pain. The other driver argued that the injured driver stopped suddenly after the lanes merged. The jury found the driver who caused the collision liable.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,973
- County
- Dallas 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 May 23, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on an interstate ramp in Dallas County, Texas. The plaintiff, who worked as a pool cleaner, was driving a pickup truck and slowed for traffic while exiting onto a highway. Another pickup truck, driven by the defendant driver and owned by the defendant vehicle owner, then rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff reported neck and upper back pain and was later diagnosed with cervical sprains and strains.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant driver was negligent in operating the vehicle. The plaintiff also claimed the defendant vehicle owner was negligent in entrusting the vehicle to the driver; the owner stipulated to this claim. The plaintiff testified that the accident happened before his lane merged and that he had not changed lanes. Conversely, the defendant driver contended the plaintiff's vehicle stopped suddenly in the merging lane, causing the collision. The plaintiff underwent physical therapy and testified to ongoing pain and increased difficulty with his work.
Following a one-day trial, the jury found the defendant driver liable for the accident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $11,972.72, which included compensation for past medical expenses and past physical impairment.
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