Dallas Jury Finds Negligence, No Damages in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended a pickup truck, which then rear-ended a medical-transport van carrying a passenger. The passenger claimed injuries to his shoulder and foot, or that the accident aggravated pre-existing conditions. The defense argued the injuries were unrelated to the accident. The jury found the defendant's negligence caused the accident but awarded no damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On March 16, 2018, a plaintiff was a passenger in a medical-transport van in Dallas when the defendant driver rear-ended a pickup truck. The plaintiff claimed the pickup then rear-ended the van, which had stopped in traffic. No police report was filed for the incident. The plaintiff subsequently sued the defendant, alleging negligence in the operation of the vehicle.
The plaintiff claimed the accident caused a torn right rotator cuff and injuries to the right foot, or aggravated pre-existing conditions in those areas, leading to arthritis. The plaintiff had been treating a shoulder injury prior to the collision and underwent arthroscopic surgery a month after the incident. The plaintiff sought approximately $13,000 for past medical expenses, along with damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment.
During the trial, the pickup driver testified remotely that the defendant's vehicle struck the pickup, pushing it into the plaintiff's van. The medical-transport van driver also testified remotely, confirming the plaintiff's presence in the van. The defense did not strongly dispute liability for the collision. However, the defense argued that any claimed injuries were pre-existing or unrelated to the accident, noting that the plaintiff’s medical records made no mention of the incident.
A Dallas jury rendered a defense verdict. While the jury found that the defendant's negligence proximately caused the accident, it awarded zero damages to the plaintiff.
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