Dallas Texas Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $8,600
One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver failed to control their speed and struck the first vehicle from behind. This caused the first vehicle to hit the vehicle in front of it. The injured driver treated for neck and back injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $8,600
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Case Overview
A motor vehicle negligence action stemmed from a 2017 rear-end collision on the N. Central Expressway in Dallas, Texas. The plaintiff alleged that her southbound vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant, causing her vehicle to then collide with the vehicle in front of it. The plaintiff contended she sustained cervical, thoracic, and lumbar injuries, along with lost wages, pain, suffering, and physical impairment. She claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to control speed, keep a proper lookout, and maintain a safe following distance.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury. The defense argued the accident was caused by circumstances beyond the defendant's control and contended that the plaintiff's neck and back complaints predated the collision. The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement for $8,600.
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