Dallas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $9,143
One driver was slowing down for debris in the road when the other driver hit them from behind. The collision caused injuries to the person in the front vehicle. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,305
- 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
In a motor vehicle negligence case, a collision occurred on July 8, 2015, on I-20 near the Bonnie View exit in Dallas. The plaintiff was slowing a vehicle behind another vehicle that had slowed for roadway debris when the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's vehicle from behind. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence caused the collision, resulting in significant, permanent injuries, including shoulder, cervical, and thoracic sprain/strain, which required approximately eight weeks of treatment.
The defendant denied liability, arguing the plaintiff was at least contributorily negligent in the collision. The defendant also contended that the plaintiff's claims for damages were excessive. A jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The plaintiff was awarded $7,305 in damages, along with $1,416 in pre-judgment interest and $422 in court costs, for a total award of $9,143.
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