Dallas County Negligence Case Settles After Rear-End Crash
One driver was stopped at a traffic light when another driver failed to stop and rear-ended their vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed extensive injuries and damages. The case was settled.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Economic Injury, Physical Injury
Case Overview
On February 1, 2015, a vehicle driven by the plaintiff, with a passenger, was stopped at a traffic light at an intersection on Samuell Boulevard in Dallas County, Texas. Another vehicle reportedly failed to slow or stop, colliding with a third vehicle, which then rear-ended the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff driver and passenger reportedly sustained extensive injuries and damages as a result of the incident.
The plaintiff driver and passenger subsequently filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas. They alleged negligence against the driver of the striking vehicle and negligent entrustment against that vehicle's owner. The plaintiffs sought damages for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, physical pain, and mental anguish. The defendants did not file an answer to the complaint. In June 2016, the parties notified the court that they had reached a settlement. A motion to dismiss was then filed and granted, concluding the case.
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