Dallas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $42,784 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling on a road in Dallas, Texas, and slowed down for an emergency vehicle. The other driver failed to control their speed and struck the first vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged serious injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $42,784
- 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
On April 29, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred on Belt Line Road in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle, traveling eastbound, had slowed for an emergency vehicle when the defendant's vehicle struck it from behind. The plaintiff subsequently reported suffering injuries including lumbar and cervical sprains, lumbar and cervical radiculopathy that required steroid injections, and a partial thickness rotator cuff tear.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the collision and injuries. Claims against the defendant included failing to maintain a proper lookout, traveling at an excessive speed, failing to keep a safe distance, and failing to take evasive action. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed the extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries.
Following a trial, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $30,784 for past medical expenses and an additional $12,000 in compensatory damages.
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