Fort Worth Jury Finds Split Liability, No Damages Awarded in Crash
One driver was merging into traffic on a busy highway when a collision occurred with another vehicle. The first driver claimed the second driver was negligent in merging and failing to yield. The second driver testified that the first driver kept moving forward and ran into her vehicle. The jury found both parties equally liable and awarded no damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue
Case Overview
On November 24, 2015, a vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 35 in Fort Worth, Texas, during evening rush hour traffic. The plaintiff was driving in an outside lane when the defendant, attempting to merge from an Interstate 30 entrance ramp, collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. The impact involved the right front corner of the plaintiff's car and the left front fender of the defendant's sport utility vehicle. The plaintiff claimed neck injuries and subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent by failing to keep a proper lookout, merging unsafely, and failing to yield the right of way.
The plaintiff contended she had the right of way and that the defendant suddenly cut into her lane, causing the accident. She sought approximately $10,457 for past medical expenses, as well as damages for pain and mental anguish, and testified to experiencing ongoing pain. The defendant testified that she was slowly merging into the lane and that the plaintiff did not yield, continuing forward and striking the defendant's vehicle after it had come to a stop. Defense counsel argued that the plaintiff had the last clear chance to avoid the collision and was solely negligent. The defense also disputed the causation of the claimed injuries, citing the minor nature of the impact, and questioned the plaintiff's claim of persistent pain given a lack of treatment since early 2016.
Following a one-day trial, the jury attributed 50 percent liability to each party involved in the collision. The jury awarded no damages, resulting in a judgment for the defense.
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