Forney, Texas Jury Awards $11,442 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and aggravation of a pre-existing condition. The other driver argued the impact was minor and denied the pre-existing condition. The jury found the second driver negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,442
- County
- Kaufman County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In September 2013, a collision occurred in Forney, Texas, when the defendant's vehicle rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle at a red light. The plaintiff, a medical clinic administrator, alleged sustaining neck and back sprains and strains, as well as the aggravation of a pre-existing auto-immune disorder.
The plaintiff sued the defendant for negligence, asserting the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout and was distracted. The defendant denied negligence, claiming their foot slipped from the brake pedal. The defense further argued that the impact was minor, resulting in less than $1,000 in property damage, and disputed the severity of the plaintiff's injuries, including the existence or documentation of an auto-immune disorder. A chiropractor testified for the plaintiff, stating the injuries and associated pain were caused by the accident. The plaintiff sought compensation for medical expenses totaling $4,250, $443 in lost wages, and $8,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish.
Following a one-day trial, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $11,442.40. With prejudgment interest and taxable costs, the final judgment amounted to $13,467.74.
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