Tarrant County Jury Awards $16,000 in Motor Vehicle Accident
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The jury determined damages for past physical pain, mental anguish, and medical care. The case resulted in a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,500
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident in Tarrant County led to a lawsuit filed by the plaintiff seeking damages for neck and back injuries. The defendant stipulated to liability for the collision, meaning the trial proceeded solely to determine the amount of damages owed to the plaintiff.
Following the trial, a jury returned a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff. The jury awarded a total of $16,000. This sum included $2,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $2,500 for past physical impairment, and $11,000 for past medical care. The jury did not award any damages for future physical pain, mental anguish, or physical impairment.
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