Dallas Jury Issues Defense Verdict, No Damages in Rear-End Crash
One driver was traveling on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas when their car struck the rear of a vehicle in front of them. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries to their backs, necks, and shoulders. The driver of the first vehicle claimed the other driver merged into their path suddenly. The defense argued the injured drivers were not maintaining a safe speed. The jury found in favor of the defense.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On February 8, 2018, a rear-end collision occurred on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The driver and a passenger, both automobile detailers, were traveling in the center lane when their vehicle struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle driven by another individual. The driver and passenger subsequently filed a lawsuit against the SUV driver, alleging negligence in the operation of his vehicle.
The plaintiffs claimed the accident resulted from the defendant suddenly merging into their car's path from an adjacent lane, stating the driver plaintiff could not have avoided the collision. The driver plaintiff reported back and neck injuries, while the passenger plaintiff claimed back, neck, and shoulder injuries. Both plaintiffs sought damages for past and future medical expenses, pain and anguish, and impairment, with the driver plaintiff also seeking damages for lost earning capacity. The defendant countered that he executed a safe lane change after checking traffic and contended that the driver plaintiff was liable for failing to maintain a safe speed. The defense also disputed the plaintiffs' claims that their injuries were related to the accident.
After a one-day trial, a Dallas jury deliberated for one hour. The jury rendered a defense verdict, finding no liability on the part of the defendant. Consequently, no damages were awarded to either plaintiff.
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