Beaumont, Texas Jury Awards $8,500 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver alleged the other driver was speeding and caused a collision. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries and mental anguish. The other driver disputed liability and damages. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $8,500
- County
- Jefferson County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on August 20, 2007, in Beaumont, Texas, when the defendant driver's vehicle struck the plaintiff driver's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries and experienced mental anguish as a result.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence and excessive speed caused the collision and her injuries, which she contended were permanent. The defendant denied the allegations, disputing liability for the collision and the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and damages.
After a two-day trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded $8,500 in total damages, comprising $2,500 for past mental anguish and $6,000 for past medical expenses. The jury declined to award any future damages. The verdict was rendered on May 11, 2018.
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