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Tarrant County • 2022

Tarrant County Jury Awards $60,500 in Rear-End Collision

A three-car collision occurred. The case focused only on the damages sustained by one driver. The jury awarded compensation for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical care.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Neck Injury (Whiplash)
Rear-end
Neck and back

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$60,500
County
Tarrant County, TX
Resolved
2022

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Neck Injury (Whiplash)
Accident Type
Rear-end
Case Type
Neck and back, general bodily injuries

Case Overview

In Tarrant County, a lawsuit arose from a three-car rear-end collision. The plaintiff sustained neck, back, and general bodily injuries. The case proceeded to trial solely to determine the amount of damages incurred by the plaintiff, with liability apparently not in dispute. Prior to trial, the parties engaged in mediation.

A jury subsequently returned a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding $60,500.00 in damages. The award included $7,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $5,000 for past physical impairment, and $48,000 for past medical care. The jury did not award any damages for future physical pain and mental anguish, future physical impairment, or future medical care. The verdict was reached with a 10-2 vote.

VerdictlyTM Score

43
/100
Questionable

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