Tarrant County Jury Awards $8,815 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded compensation for past physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, and medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $8,815
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Case Overview
A plaintiff in Tarrant County pursued a lawsuit against a defendant following a rear-end collision, with the trial focused solely on determining damages. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained neck, back, and general bodily injuries as a result of the incident.
Following deliberations, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding a total of $8,815. The damages included $1,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, and $500 for past physical impairment. The jury also awarded $7,315 for past medical care. No damages were awarded for future pain, anguish, or physical impairment. The verdict was reached with a 10-2 vote.
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