Dallas, Texas Jury Finds No Negligence in Stop Sign Collision
One driver was traveling on a street and entered an intersection. The other driver was traveling on a cross street and entered the same intersection. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver claimed injuries to his back and shoulder and alleged the other driver ran a stop sign. The other driver stated they stopped at the intersection before proceeding. The jury found the other driver not liable for the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On October 20, 2015, a collision occurred at the intersection of Irving Boulevard and Apricot Street in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff was driving westbound on Irving Boulevard when their pickup truck was struck on the left side by a car driven by the defendant, who was traveling northbound on Apricot Street. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for ignoring a stop sign and failing to yield the right of way, claiming sustained injuries to their back and a shoulder. The defendant contended they stopped at the intersection and proceeded only after seeing no traffic.
The plaintiff sought damages for past and future medical expenses, physical impairment, and pain and suffering, claiming thoracic and lumbar sprains and strains, right shoulder pain, and a disc protrusion. Medical treatment included chiropractic care and physical therapy for several months, and examination by a medical doctor. The defense highlighted a delay in documentation of injuries, a gap in the plaintiff’s treatment, and questioned the necessity of some medical charges. Photos of the vehicles depicting moderate damage were also presented.
After a two-day trial, the jury returned a defense verdict, finding the defendant was not liable for the accident. The jury charge included instructions on laws regarding stop signs and yielding the right of way.
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