Dallas County Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $30,470.72
One driver stopped at a red light when the car behind her rear-ended it, pushing it into her vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck, shoulder, arm, and chest pain. She sought damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defense argued the injuries were minor and soft-tissue related.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $25,242
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On September 24, 2013, a multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred in Dallas County. The plaintiff, a salon receptionist, had stopped at a red light when the defendant's vehicle struck another car, which then rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence, citing failures to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, avoid following too closely, and brake or turn in time to prevent the collision.
The plaintiff claimed multiple injuries, including neck, left shoulder and arm, left elbow (with swelling, edema, and tendon strains), left knee, and left-sided chest pain, leading to an emergency room visit and chiropractic treatment. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and physical pain and impairment. The defense contended that the collision's impact was minor, resulting in minimal vehicle damage and only minor, soft-tissue injuries, arguing that only the initial emergency room visit was medically necessary due to the accident.
The court granted the plaintiff a directed verdict on liability, finding the defendant responsible for the collision. Following this, a jury awarded the plaintiff $25,242.45 in damages. Including prejudgment interest and taxable costs, the final judgment totaled $30,470.72.
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