Dallas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $5,092
One driver was stopped at a yield sign when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering. The other driver admitted responsibility for the collision but argued the impact was minor and did not cause the claimed injuries. The jury awarded the injured driver $5,092 for medical bills.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $5,092
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On June 4, 2015, a rear-end vehicle collision occurred on Buckner Boulevard in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff, who was stopped at a yield sign, alleged the defendant's vehicle struck hers from behind. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and brake in time. The plaintiff sought damages for soft-tissue neck and back injuries, past medical expenses totaling $5,092.10, and compensation for past and future pain, suffering, and impairment.
During the trial, the defendant acknowledged responsibility for the collision but disputed the plaintiff's account of traffic conditions, testifying there was no reason for the plaintiff to stop. The defense further argued that the impact was minor, citing minimal vehicle damage, the defendant's speed of less than 5 mph, and the plaintiff's own testimony that her vehicle was pushed only two centimeters. The defense also questioned the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and causation, noting a two-year gap in medical treatment before the trial. A Dallas jury ultimately found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $5,092 for past medical bills only. The final judgment, including prejudgment interest and taxable costs, totaled $8,103.16.
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