Tarrant County Jury Awards $26,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to the neck, back, right foot, and shoulder.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $26,000
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, right foot and shoulder
Case Overview
A rear-end collision occurred in Tarrant County when the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's vehicle, which was stopped at a red light. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the incident and resulted in injuries to their neck, back, right foot, and shoulder.
A jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff, finding the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff a total of $26,000 in damages. This award included $1,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $5,400 for past loss of earning capacity, and $20,000 for past medical care. The jury did not award damages for past physical impairment.
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