Dallas, Texas Jury Awards $4,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver alleged injuries to their neck, back, and ankle. The other driver admitted fault but disputed the severity of the injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,000
- 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
A motorist filed a negligence lawsuit in Dallas, Texas, following a rear-end collision on June 13, 2016. The incident occurred when the plaintiff’s vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Mockingbird and Dallas North Tollway, and the defendant’s vehicle struck it from behind. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, apply brakes, and steer to avoid the collision.
The plaintiff claimed to have sustained injuries to the neck, back, and ankle, necessitating diagnostic tests and epidural injections. The defendant admitted liability for causing the collision but disputed the plaintiff suffered any serious or permanent injuries as a result. A jury ultimately determined the plaintiff was entitled to $4,000 for past medical expenses.
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