Tarrant County Jury Awards $11,500 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped on the road when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case proceeded to trial on the issues of injuries and damages after the other driver admitted fault.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,500
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Soft Tissue, Chiropractic, Epidural Injections
Case Overview
On February 10, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on Jones Street in Tarrant County, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was struck by a trailing vehicle operated by the defendant. The plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries and subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle.
The defendant conceded liability prior to trial, stating that he had been distracted by changing his radio station and could not stop in time to avoid the impact. The trial therefore proceeded solely on the issues of the plaintiff's injuries and damages. The plaintiff presented to an emergency room two days after the incident and later received chiropractic care for diagnosed cervical and lumbar soft tissue injuries, which included one epidural injection. The plaintiff claimed residual pain and limitations. The defense argued that the plaintiff's medical costs, particularly the $3,500 cost of the epidural injection, were excessive.
After a three-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff $11,500. The award included $8,500 for past medical costs and $3,000 for past pain and suffering.
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