Arlington, Texas Jury Awards $4,725 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was traveling north on a street in Arlington, Texas. The other driver, traveling south, attempted to make a U-turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver sustained injuries to their neck, back, and arm, along with other issues.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,725
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
In Arlington, Texas, a jury awarded damages in a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit following a 2011 collision. The plaintiff alleged that on June 26, 2011, while traveling northbound on Cooper Street, a southbound driver attempted a U-turn, failed to yield the right-of-way, and collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a lookout and apply brakes to avoid the crash.
The plaintiff reported injuries to the neck, back, and arm, along with tingling in the left arm, headaches, and trouble sleeping. The plaintiff also sought damages for physical impairment, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity, incurring over $7,539 in medical expenses. The defendant denied the plaintiff's allegations of negligence.
After considering the evidence, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $4,725 in damages.
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