Farmers Branch Jury Awards $6,700 in Rear-End Collision
One driver and two passengers were injured when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The driver of the striking vehicle denied negligence and injury. The jury awarded damages for past medical expenses to the occupants.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $6,700
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A vehicle collision occurred on November 20, 2015, at Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch, Texas, when a defendant's vehicle struck another vehicle from the rear. The plaintiff driver and two plaintiff passengers subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and seeking damages for injuries to their necks and backs.
The plaintiffs' petition claimed the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, failing to apply brakes, failing to steer to avoid the collision, and failing to maintain an adequate distance between vehicles. The plaintiff driver reported cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sprain/strain, hand sprain/strain, and muscle spasms, among other conditions. The passengers reported various sprains, strains, and headaches. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
A jury found in favor of the plaintiffs. The plaintiff driver was awarded $3,000 for past medical expenses, and one plaintiff passenger received $3,000 for past medical expenses. The second plaintiff passenger was awarded $700, resulting in a total verdict of $6,700 for the plaintiffs.
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