Fort Worth Jury Awards $16,174 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver hit their vehicle from behind. The injured driver sought medical treatment for neck, back, and hip pain. The jury found the second driver solely at fault and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $16,174
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a motor vehicle negligence action after her vehicle was rear-ended by a defendant's vehicle on April 10, 2017. The incident occurred while the plaintiff's vehicle was stopped at a stop light at the intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Trinity Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas. Following the collision, the plaintiff sought medical treatment for neck, back, and hip pain, and was subsequently diagnosed with disc bulges, herniations, and various sprains.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, pay attention, make evasive maneuvers, and control vehicle speed. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, asserting that the plaintiff's actions caused or contributed to the collision. The defendant also disputed that the plaintiff sustained any permanent or serious injuries.
A jury found the defendant solely negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $15,174 for past medical expenses and $1,000 for pain and suffering, resulting in a total award of $16,174.
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