Garland Jury Awards $6,439.28 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended a passenger's vehicle on an interstate entrance ramp. The passenger claimed multiple injuries, including pain in her head, neck, right leg, knee, and foot. She sought damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering. The defense questioned the passenger's credibility and argued the accident was unavoidable.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $6,439
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Knee Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On November 20, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred on an entrance ramp to Interstate 635 in Garland, Texas. The plaintiff, a passenger in a 1998 Toyota RAV4, was struck from behind by a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The plaintiff sustained multiple injuries and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the driver of the Dodge Stratus, alleging negligence, including failure to keep a proper lookout, control speed, and brake effectively. The plaintiff also initially sued the vehicle owner for negligent entrustment but later dropped those claims.
The plaintiff sought damages for head, neck, right leg, knee, and foot pain, along with $9,480.28 in past medical expenses and compensation for past physical pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment. The defendant driver contended that another vehicle had cut off the plaintiff's car, causing it to stop suddenly, and argued the accident was unavoidable. The defense also challenged the plaintiff's credibility, suggesting an exaggeration of pain and the extent of traffic at the time of the incident. The plaintiff's counsel countered that the defendant driver should have anticipated the situation and slowed down. Following the trial, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded $6,439.28.
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