Tarrant County Jury Awards $6,412 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person experienced neck and back pain. Damages were awarded for past physical pain and mental anguish, as well as past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $300
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred in Tarrant County, resulting in the plaintiff sustaining neck and back injuries.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence caused the collision. A jury trial concluded with a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $300 for past physical pain and mental anguish, along with $6,112 for past medical care.
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