Texas Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $7,500 in Rear-End Collision
One driver claimed the other driver rear-ended them as they slowed to make a left turn. The jury found the defendant driver negligent but found no negligence on the part of one of the drivers. Both drivers sustained neck and back injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Case Overview
A rear-end collision resulted in a negligence lawsuit filed by two plaintiffs against a defendant. The incident occurred when the plaintiffs' vehicle slowed to make a left-hand turn and was subsequently struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant's negligence caused the collision, which resulted in neck, back, and general bodily injuries.
Following a trial, a jury found the defendant negligent in the collision and specifically determined that one of the plaintiffs was not negligent. In a 10-2 vote, the jury awarded the plaintiffs total damages of $7,500. One plaintiff received $2,250 for past physical pain and $2,250 for past medical care. The second plaintiff was awarded $1,500 for past physical pain and $1,500 for past medical care. The jury did not award damages for past physical impairment or past lost wages to either plaintiff.
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 Dallas County.
Similar cases you may find useful
Handpicked by matching injury type, accident details, and outcome to this case.
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 alleged another driver was negligent in striking their vehicle. A second driver then struck the first driver's vehicle, causing it to hit the plaintiff's vehicle a second time. The plaintiff suffered injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The parties resolved the claim for $60,750.
One driver was stopped to make a left turn when the other driver, who admitted to being distracted, rear-ended them at high speed. The injured driver was taken to the emergency room with neck pain and a head laceration. Later, they underwent a cervical fusion surgery and experienced symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury and seizure-like symptoms. Medical bills exceeded $400,000.
One driver was traveling in Beaumont when their vehicle struck the rear end of a pickup truck. The occupants of the car claimed they suffered injuries. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene and was never identified. The occupants sued their own insurer for underinsured-motorist benefits. The case proceeded to trial regarding one occupant's claim, with the defense arguing inconsistencies in her account of the accident.
One driver stopped in traffic due to construction. The other driver rear-ended the stopped vehicle. The injured driver claimed ankle and back injuries. The defense argued the accident was unavoidable or that the driver acted as an ordinary and prudent driver. The jury found the second driver liable but awarded no damages.