Dallas Jury Awards $30,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver struck another vehicle from behind while the lead vehicle was slowing for an emergency vehicle. The driver who was hit suffered muscle spasms and sprains in their neck and back. They received pain management treatment. The other driver argued the injuries were minor and the treatment was unnecessary. The jury found in favor of the driver who was hit.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $30,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit in Dallas, Texas, after being involved in a rear-end collision. The incident occurred on April 29, 2015, when the plaintiff, traveling eastbound on Belt Line Road, slowed for an emergency vehicle. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant driver failed to control speed and struck the plaintiff's vehicle from behind with significant force.
The plaintiff claimed the collision resulted in significant, permanent injuries, including muscle spasms, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sprains/strains, and post-traumatic headaches, necessitating pain management and epidural injections. The defendant denied liability, asserting the accident was caused by a sudden, unavoidable emergency due to the approaching emergency vehicle. The defendant also disputed the severity of the plaintiff's injuries, arguing they were minor sprains without neurological involvement, and that the medical treatment was excessive.
A Dallas County jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $30,000. With pre-judgment interest and court costs, the final judgment totaled $36,931.
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