Irving, Texas Jury Awards $7,472 in Lane Change Collision
One driver was traveling south when another driver changed lanes and struck the rear side of their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The other driver claimed the injured driver was comparatively negligent for driving too slow. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the cost of a rental vehicle.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,472
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On December 16, 2013, a collision occurred on the President George Bush Turnpike in Irving, Texas. The plaintiff was driving in the middle lane when the defendant's vehicle entered their lane, striking the right rear side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant negligently operated their vehicle by changing lanes unsafely.
The plaintiff claimed to have sustained soft-tissue injuries to the neck, right shoulder, and back, requiring chiropractic care. The plaintiff sought to recover damages for past medical expenses, past pain and suffering, and the cost of a rental vehicle during repairs. The defendant contended that the plaintiff was comparatively negligent for driving too slowly and that any sustained injuries were minor sprains or strains.
Following a two-day trial and two hours of deliberation, the jury found the defendant 100 percent negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $7,472, which included damages for past medical costs, past pain and suffering, and loss of vehicle use.
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