Dallas Jury Awards $13,000 in Negligence Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped on a road when another driver collided with the rear of her vehicle. The injured driver claimed negligence, stating the other driver failed to maintain a proper lookout or control her speed. The court found the defendant liable for the collision. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In August 2013, a collision occurred in Dallas, Texas, on Horizon Road near Ridge Road, involving a Toyota Siena driven by the plaintiff, a school bus aide, and a pickup truck driven by the defendant. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout or control vehicle speed, resulting in a rear-end collision. At trial, the court granted a directed verdict on liability for the plaintiff, meaning the jury's role was to determine damages.
The plaintiff claimed cervical and lumbar strains, chronic pain, and headaches, which she asserted hindered her ability to perform her job unassisted. She underwent chiropractic treatment and cervical MRIs. Plaintiff's counsel attributed a gap in treatment to a temporary inability to pay. The defendant denied the extent of the damages, with a chiropractic expert testifying that further treatment after an initial period was unnecessary and that MRIs were unwarranted given only soft-tissue damage. Defense counsel also challenged the plaintiff's explanation for the treatment gap, noting an absence of payment records, and argued that the plaintiff continued in her job despite its physical demands.
After 1.75 hours of deliberation, the jury awarded the plaintiff $13,000 for past medical costs and past pain and suffering. The court added $868.64 in prejudgment interest and $585.50 in court costs, bringing the total judgment to $14,454.14.
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