Dallas Jury Finds Split Negligence in Multi-Vehicle Crash, Awards $3,560
One driver was traveling on a road when another driver made a U-turn and drove the wrong way. The first driver stopped suddenly, and a third driver rear-ended them. The person in the middle claimed neck and back injuries and sought damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and mental anguish.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $3,000
- 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 December 6, 2014, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Audelia Road in Dallas. A driver ahead of the plaintiff's vehicle made a U-turn and began traveling the wrong way, prompting the plaintiff to swerve and stop suddenly. A second vehicle then rear-ended the plaintiff's car, resulting in claimed neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff sued both other drivers for negligence. Allegations against the rear-ending driver included failure to maintain a proper lookout and control speed. The plaintiff also alleged the U-turning driver was negligent for driving the wrong way. The U-turning driver did not participate in the trial. At trial, the plaintiff's counsel argued the rear-ending driver was solely negligent, while the rear-ending driver's attorney contended the U-turning driver was solely at fault due to the wrong-way driving and the plaintiff's sudden stop. The plaintiff sought about $6,000 for medical bills and $560 for lost wages.
A jury found both defendants negligent. The U-turning driver was assigned 90 percent comparative responsibility, and the rear-ending driver 10 percent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,560. Based on this finding, the U-turning driver was liable for $3,204, and the rear-ending driver was liable for $356.
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