Parker County Jury Awards $18,344 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was slowing for traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit was taken to the hospital and treated for neck and back injuries. The jury found the driver who caused the collision negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $18,344
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit following a rear-end collision in Parker County, Texas. On December 23, 2016, the plaintiff was driving eastbound on I-20 when her vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle as she slowed for traffic. The plaintiff was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment for neck and back injuries before being discharged, requiring subsequent follow-up care.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, an adequate distance between vehicles, make a proper application of brakes, and take evasive action to avoid the collision. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and contended that any injuries sustained by the plaintiff were minor soft tissue in nature and had since resolved.
Following a trial, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $18,344.37 to cover past medical expenses.
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