Dallas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $11,763
One driver was slowing down for traffic when another driver hit them from behind. The impact pushed the first vehicle into another vehicle. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a shoulder injury requiring medical treatment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,763
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Case Overview
On April 20, 2016, a multi-car rear-end collision occurred on U.S. 175 C.F. Hawn Highway in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was traveling eastbound and had slowed for traffic when another vehicle, driven by the defendant, collided with a car that was then pushed into the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a personal injury lawsuit, alleging serious injury to his left shoulder that required chiropractic care and MRI studies.
The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent, specifically citing failures to control speed, maintain proper distance, keep a proper lookout, and timely apply brakes. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury. Following a trial, a jury found the defendant negligent and determined that this negligence caused the plaintiff's injuries. The jury awarded the plaintiff $9,253.30 for past medical expenses, $1,750 for past pain and suffering, and $760 for past lost wages, for a total of $11,763.30.
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