Dallas County Jury Awards $31,395 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle in Dallas County, Texas. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck and back. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $31,395
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit in Dallas County, Texas, after their vehicle was rear-ended on July 13, 2019. The plaintiff alleged the defendant driver negligently failed to avoid the collision, maintain a proper lookout, and apply brakes, resulting in neck and back injuries, including cervicalgia and disc displacement. The plaintiff also claimed the defendant vehicle owner negligently entrusted the vehicle to the driver.
Both defendants denied all allegations of negligence and injury. After hearing arguments, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff. The plaintiff was awarded $26,395 for past medical expenses and $5,000 for pain and suffering, totaling $31,395.
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