Dallas Jury Awards $3,600 in Rear-End Collision with Split Liability
One driver was slowing down in traffic when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to their back and neck. The other driver claimed the accident happened because the first driver stopped suddenly. The jury found both drivers shared fault for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,800
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On January 5, 2018, a rear-end collision occurred on Interstate 635 in Dallas when a minivan driven by the defendant struck the plaintiff's minivan from behind. The plaintiff, a maintenance engineer, subsequently filed a lawsuit, claiming back and neck injuries and alleging the defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle. The plaintiff contended the collision happened as traffic decelerated and the defendant failed to exercise due caution.
The plaintiff claimed cervical and lumbar sprains requiring physical therapy and pain medication, seeking compensation for medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defendant argued the accident resulted from the plaintiff stopping suddenly and unexpectedly, also disputing that the collision occurred during heavy traffic.
After a one-day trial, a Dallas jury found both drivers shared liability for the accident, assigning 75 percent of the fault to the defendant and 25 percent to the plaintiff. The jury determined the plaintiff's total damages were $4,800, which was reduced to a net recovery of $3,600 due to comparative negligence.
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