Tarrant County Jury Awards $15,195 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was found to be 65% at fault for a rear-end collision. The other driver was found 35% at fault. The collision resulted in general bodily injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $15,195
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- General bodily injuries
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit against a defendant following a rear-end collision, alleging general bodily injuries. The parties had previously engaged in mediation without reaching a resolution.
The case proceeded to trial, where a jury unanimously found both the plaintiff and the defendant negligent. The jury attributed 65% of the fault to the defendant and 35% to the plaintiff. For damages, the jury awarded the plaintiff $500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $400 for past physical impairment, and $14,295 for past medical care. The jury awarded no future damages. The total award to the plaintiff was $15,195.
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