Dallas Jury Awards $658 in Damages After Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck, hand, and wrist injuries. The defense argued that the injured driver's symptoms were caused by pre-existing conditions. The jury awarded damages for past medical expenses only.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $658
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In April 2015, a plaintiff, a medical fraud investigator, was driving on Riverbend Drive in Dallas when a defendant rear-ended her vehicle. The collision occurred while the plaintiff was stopped at a stop sign, waiting to make a right turn. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, follow at a safe distance, and brake in time to avoid the crash.
The plaintiff claimed neck, hand, and wrist strains and sprains, along with swelling and pain, which she stated began several days after the incident. She sought damages for past medical bills and for past and future physical pain and mental anguish. The defense stipulated to liability for the collision but contested the causation of the plaintiff's claimed injuries. The defense argued the plaintiff's symptoms stemmed from pre-existing conditions, specifically lupus and arthritis. It also highlighted the minor damage to the vehicles, questioned the plaintiff's medical treatment choices, and presented prior deposition testimony in which the plaintiff stated she was no longer limited by her injuries and any limitations were related to her pre-existing conditions.
After a one-day trial and 2.5 hours of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding $658. The award was specifically for past medical expenses only, suggesting the jury largely accepted the defense's arguments regarding the causation of the more extensive injury claims and damages sought.
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