Grapevine Jury Awards $9,416 in Unsafe Lane Change Collision
One driver was changing lanes on a highway when she struck the side of another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to her back and neck. The jury found the lane-changing driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical bills.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,416
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Sideswipe
- Case Type
- Back and Neck, Strains and Sprains, Soft Tissue
Case Overview
On January 17, 2012, in Grapevine, Texas, a collision occurred on Highway 114 when a defendant driver, attempting to merge for an exit, moved into an occupied lane and struck the plaintiff's minivan. Police determined the defendant had changed lanes unsafely. The plaintiff, who claimed back and neck injuries, subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to make a safe lane change and maintain a proper lookout.
The defendant contended checking the lane before the maneuver and argued that road construction barrels necessitated an earlier-than-expected lane change. Neither driver reportedly saw the other prior to impact. The plaintiff sought approximately $9,700 for past medical bills and $33,500 for past pain and suffering, citing various treatments for neck and back sprains, strains, and headaches. The defense disputed the severity of the plaintiff's injuries, pointing to the plaintiff's multiple changes in medical providers shortly after the accident. The plaintiff countered that work schedule and distant home and workplace locations complicated finding convenient care.
Following a one-day trial, a six-person jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $9,416, specifically for past medical bills. No damages were awarded for past pain and suffering.
VerdictlyTM Score
This outcome aligns very well with similar cases
This score is calculated by analyzing injury type, accident details, geographic location, temporal trends, and comparing against 2,000+ similar cases in our database.
Need results like this for your case?
Share your situation and we'll connect you with experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys who have handled cases like this in Tarrant County.
Similar cases you may find useful
Handpicked by matching injury type, accident details, and outcome to this case.
One driver was stopped on a road when their car was struck from behind by another car. This initial impact propelled the stopped car into a third vehicle. The driver of the first car claimed injuries to their back and neck, seeking damages for medical expenses and pain.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their car was hit by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back, neck, and shoulder. The passenger in the car also claimed an injury. The case involved an insurance claim after the at-fault driver was uninsured.
One driver was traveling on a tollway when their vehicle ran out of gas and became disabled. The other driver, who was following behind, struck the disabled vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the second driver 80% liable and the first driver 20% liable.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed injuries to their back, knee, and neck. The case alleged the trailing driver was negligent for failing to maintain a safe distance and control their speed. The jury found the trailing driver liable and awarded damages for past medical expenses.
One driver was stopped at a traffic signal when their car was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back and neck. The driver who caused the collision admitted to being groggy and potentially falling asleep briefly before the impact. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses and pain.