It is textbook law in Oklahoma that when you collide with the back of someone’s car, it’s not their fault – it’s yours. Here, the driver claimed significant injuries to her neck and back, with supporting medical evidence. Instead of settling, we investigated. The injuries were found to be pre-existing. After trial, the jury returned a defense verdict. It wasn’t her fault that she was hit from behind, but, according to the jury, she suffered no damages. To add insult to (lack of) injury, the plaintiff was ordered to pay attorneys’ fees and costs. When a lawsuit is filed and liability looks clear, remember: the case has only begun.