Jury Finds Negligence in Motor Vehicle Accident, Awards $5,155
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person received damages for past medical care and property damage.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by a defendant after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained neck and back injuries, alongside other general bodily injuries, as a direct result of the incident.
The case proceeded to trial, where a jury considered the evidence. The jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff, finding the defendant negligent for the accident. The jury awarded $4,000 for the plaintiff's past medical care and $1,155 for property damage. However, the jury did not award any damages for past or future physical pain and mental anguish, or for past and future loss of enjoyment of life.
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