Dallas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $13,467 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was preparing to exit a highway when the other driver collided with the rear of their vehicle. The injured driver claimed back and shoulder injuries, including a disc protrusion and muscle strains. The defense argued the injured driver stopped suddenly and disputed the extent of the injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,467
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On September 6, 2012, a plaintiff was involved in a vehicle collision on Interstate 30 at the Hampton Road exit in Dallas. The plaintiff sustained claimed injuries to the shoulder and back, including a disc protrusion at L4-5, muscle strains in the left shoulder, chronic vertigo, and headaches.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant driver, alleging the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout or control their speed, leading to a rear-end collision as the plaintiff slowed to exit the highway. The defendant denied negligence, asserting the plaintiff came to a sudden stop, leaving no time to avoid the impact. Defense counsel also disputed the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and damages, arguing that a delay in treatment, a subsequent motor vehicle accident in November 2012, and excessive medical treatments indicated the collision was not the proximate cause of the claimed injuries. The plaintiff sought $13,470 for past medical expenses.
Following a one-day trial, a jury deliberated for two hours before finding the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $13,467, which included $8,567 for past medical costs and $4,900 for past pain and suffering.
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