Irving, Texas Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $28,500
One driver stopped on the shoulder of the road to report a crash. The other driver then struck the disabled vehicle, causing it to spin and hit the first driver's car. The first driver experienced neck, back, and shoulder pain.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $28,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Disabled Auto Collision
Case Overview
In October 2018, a plaintiff stopped her vehicle on the shoulder of North Loop 12 in Irving, Texas, to report a single-vehicle accident where a car had crashed into a median wall. While the plaintiff's vehicle was parked, a defendant's vehicle struck the disabled car, which then spun and collided with the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence action.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, apply brakes timely, and pay attention to traffic conditions. The plaintiff claimed to suffer neck, back, and left shoulder pain requiring chiropractic treatment. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, asserting that the plaintiff's actions were the cause of the collision and any resulting damages.
The parties ultimately resolved the case through a settlement, with the plaintiff receiving $28,500.
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