Dallas County Jury Awards $4,600 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic on an interstate highway in Dallas when another driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, wrists, and shoulders. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and their relation to the accident, noting a prior accident with similar complaints. The jury awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,600
- 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
In July 2014, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by a defendant's car on Interstate 35 in Dallas, Texas, while stopped in traffic at Continental Avenue. The plaintiff subsequently sued the defendant, alleging negligence for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and avoid the collision. The defendant stipulated to liability, stating in a deposition that she had mistakenly thought the plaintiff's vehicle moved forward, causing her to release the brake before realizing her error.
The plaintiff claimed multiple injuries, including neck and back pain, headaches, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, hand twitching, and shoulder sprains and strains, stemming from the incident. She sought over $24,000 for past medical bills, physical pain, and impairment. The defense presented expert testimony, arguing the plaintiff's complaints were unrelated to the accident due to a prior injury to similar body areas, and that the impact was too minor to cause significant harm. The expert alternatively suggested that only a fraction of the medical expenses were reasonable and necessary. After hearing evidence, a jury in Dallas awarded the plaintiff $4,600.
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