Texas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $2,300
One driver was stopped at a light when the other driver rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including an aggravation of a pre-existing condition. The other driver argued the stop was unnecessary and they could not avoid the impact. The injured driver sought damages for past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. The defense contended the injuries were minor strains unrelated to the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,300
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On February 12, 2014, a rear-end collision occurred in Texas when the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's vehicle, which was stopped at an intersection. The plaintiff, a hotel clerk, filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence caused her neck and back injuries. The defendant argued the plaintiff made an unnecessary second stop, preventing impact.
The plaintiff claimed the accident aggravated a pre-existing lumbar disc herniation, causing chronic lower back and radicular pain that required physical therapy. Her treating orthopedist opined the trauma necessitated future fusion surgery. The defense disputed any aggravation, asserting it was a minor impact with minimal vehicle damage, per a biomechanical expert. A defense orthopedic expert contended injuries were minor strains resolving quickly and claimed lumbar fusion was unrelated to the collision. After a three-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff $2,300, indicating the jury largely agreed with the defense regarding the limited causation and extent of claimed injuries.
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