Dallas County Jury Awards $12,220 After Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling southbound on a highway when another driver rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. The second driver's vehicle then struck the side of the first driver's vehicle. The investigating officer cited the second driver for failing to control their speed. The first driver claimed back and wrist injuries. The case proceeded against the insurance company for underinsured motorist benefits.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $12,220
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On August 27, 2012, a delivery driver in a 2007 GMC Yukon was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas when a 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck, driven by another individual, rear-ended a vehicle ahead and then collided with the driver's Yukon. The investigating officer determined that the pickup truck driver failed to control their speed.
The delivery driver, who sustained back and wrist injuries, initially filed a lawsuit against the pickup truck driver, alleging negligence for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and avoid the collision, noting that the driver was reportedly using a cell phone. When it was discovered that the pickup truck driver had no liability insurance, the delivery driver dismissed that claim and pursued an uninsured motorist claim against their own insurer, Geico.
The plaintiff claimed back sprains and strains and a wrist contusion, receiving chiropractic treatment over several months. The plaintiff sought $6,220 for past medical bills and additional compensation for past pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment, requesting a total of $24,000. Geico did not dispute the initial driver's negligence but argued that the requested damages were excessive, given the four-month duration of treatment and the plaintiff's ability to continue full-duty work.
After a one-day trial, the jury found the pickup truck driver solely negligent and awarded the plaintiff $12,220. Following a credit for $2,500 in personal injury protection (PIP) benefits already paid, Geico was liable for $9,720.
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