Dallas, Texas Judge Awards $50,181 in Rear-End Collision
Two drivers were stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind. The driver and passenger claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The other driver denied fault. The court awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $50,181
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On April 10, 2018, a rear-end collision occurred on Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas. A vehicle with two occupants, stopped at a red light, was struck from behind by another driver. The plaintiffs, the driver and the passenger, alleged they sustained injuries to their neck and back, including disc and muscle damage, as a result of the incident.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the defendant, claiming negligence for failing to maintain control of the vehicle, failing to take evasive action, failing to timely apply brakes, and failing to maintain a proper lookout. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed the claimed injuries.
The court found in favor of the plaintiffs. The driver was awarded $11,019 for past medical expenses and $15,000 for pain and suffering. The passenger received $9,620 for past medical expenses and $15,000 for pain and suffering. The total combined award issued by the court was $50,181.
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