Dallas Rear-End Collision Negligence Case Settles for $20,100
One driver was stopped at a red light when another vehicle rear-ended them. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. They sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $20,100
- 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 June 16, 2014, a plaintiff and her two minor children were traveling on North Belt Line Road near Regent Boulevard in Dallas when their vehicle was rear-ended. The plaintiff reported slowing for a red light at the intersection when the defendant's vehicle struck them from behind. Subsequently, the plaintiff, individually and on behalf of her children, sued the defendant for negligent operation of a vehicle. The defendant conceded negligence.
The adult plaintiff claimed soft-tissue injuries to her neck and back, including headaches and radicular pain, and underwent chiropractic care. The minor plaintiffs also sustained soft-tissue injuries to their necks and backs. All plaintiffs sought damages for past medical expenses and past pain and suffering. Before the case proceeded to trial, the parties reached a settlement totaling $20,100. The adult plaintiff received $16,500, her five-year-old child received $1,650, and her six-year-old child received $1,950, resolving all claims.
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