Dallas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $10,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle, which then pushed their car into a third vehicle. The injured driver sustained neck and back injuries. The other driver denied fault and claimed the injured driver was also negligent. The jury found the defendant negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries when his vehicle was struck from the rear by a defendant's vehicle on November 30, 2016, on the Dallas North Tollway in Dallas, Texas. The collision reportedly pushed the plaintiff's vehicle into the car in front, resulting in a second impact. The plaintiff alleged injuries to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, apply brakes in time, and remain attentive while driving. The plaintiff also claimed the defendant operated the vehicle without a valid license. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, further asserting the plaintiff was comparatively negligent. A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $9,000 for past medical expenses and $1,000 for past pain and suffering, for a total of $10,000.
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