Dallas Jury Awards $7,153 in Negligence Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit from behind reported injuries to their shoulders, neck, and back. The passenger in the stopped vehicle also reported neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant liable for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,153
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On March 24, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, a rear-end collision occurred on the service road of Highway 75. A vehicle, operated by the plaintiff driver and carrying a plaintiff passenger, was stopped for a red light when it was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by the defendant driver. Both plaintiffs alleged neck and back injuries, with the plaintiff driver also claiming shoulder and general body injuries.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes timely, or avoid the collision. The defendant initially denied the allegations but later stipulated to liability for the incident, contesting only the extent and permanence of the plaintiffs' injuries.
Following a trial, a jury found in favor of the plaintiffs. The jury awarded the plaintiff driver $5,153 for past medical expenses and $2,000 for past pain and suffering. The plaintiff passenger received $2,290 for past medical expenses. The total combined recovery for both plaintiffs was reported as $7,153.
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