Fort Worth Jury Finds for Defense in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in traffic on an interstate highway when her vehicle was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The driver claimed she suffered neck injuries. The pickup truck driver claimed the other vehicle braked suddenly and unexpectedly. The jury found the pickup truck driver not liable for the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In January 2016, a traffic incident occurred on Interstate 30 in Fort Worth, Texas, when a pickup truck struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle. The driver of the SUV, a 57-year-old salesperson, claimed to have sustained neck injuries. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against the pickup truck's owner, alleging that his 17-year-old nephew, who was driving, operated the vehicle negligently. The plaintiff also claimed the owner was vicariously liable for his nephew's actions and was negligent in entrusting the vehicle to him.
The plaintiff contended she had been stopped in traffic for some time before the collision, and that the defendant's nephew failed to maintain due caution in rainy conditions. She claimed a herniated cervical disc, resulting in pain and various treatments including physical therapy, epidural injections, and a rhizotomy. The plaintiff sought recovery for past and future medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering. The defense countered that the nephew could not avoid the accident, alleging the plaintiff braked suddenly. Defense counsel also highlighted the nephew's clean driving record and argued that the plaintiff's injuries were not accident-related, noting a lack of immediate complaints and the plaintiff's ability to perform normal activities.
After a two-day trial and three hours of deliberation, the jury rendered a defense verdict. It found the pickup truck owner not liable for the accident, and also ruled in favor of the defense on the negligent entrustment claim, resulting in no award for the plaintiff.
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