Tarrant County Jury Awards $51,500 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The injured person sought damages for pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment. The jury found gross negligence and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $12,500
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a rear-end collision, alleging injuries to the neck, back, and head. Before trial, the plaintiff chose not to pursue claims for medical bills, instead presenting claims to the jury for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, as well as past and future physical impairment.
The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, finding that the defendant committed gross negligence. The jury awarded $12,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $12,500 for future physical pain and mental anguish, $12,500 for past physical impairment, and $12,500 for future physical impairment. Additionally, the jury awarded $1,500 in punitive damages. The verdict was reached by an 11-1 vote.
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