Texas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $178,000
One driver failed to keep a proper lookout and rear-ended the vehicle in front. This collision resulted in injuries to the person in the lead vehicle.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $178,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging a rear-end collision resulted from an employee's negligent operation of a vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the employee failed to maintain a proper lookout, leading to the incident and subsequent injuries.
During the proceedings, medical and vocational experts provided testimony concerning rehabilitation psychology, pain management, and lost earning capacity, among other areas. The court awarded the plaintiff $178,000, finding in favor of the plaintiff's claims of negligence and resulting damages.
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