Dallas Jury Finds No Causation, No Damages Awarded in Rear-End Crash
One driver claimed the other driver moved into his lane unexpectedly, causing a rear-end collision. The injured driver sought damages for neck and back injuries, undergoing chiropractic care. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the collision did not cause the claimed injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Chiropractic, Soft Tissue, Back
Case Overview
On April 20, 2013, a vehicle collision occurred on State Highway 75 in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff claimed the defendant moved into his lane suddenly and unexpectedly, causing the plaintiff to rear-end the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff reported neck and back soft-tissue injuries, for which he sought emergency medical care, X-rays, and three months of chiropractic treatment. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, seeking damages for past pain, mental anguish, and medical costs.
The defendant conceded negligence for the collision but disputed that the incident caused the plaintiff's alleged injuries. The defense argued that the plaintiff's neck and back complaints pre-existed the collision and were not a result of the crash. Following a two-day trial, the jury deliberated for two hours. The jury ultimately found that the defendant's negligence did not proximately cause the plaintiff's injuries and awarded $0 in damages.
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