Tarrant County Jury Awards $953 for Medical Care in Collision
A motor vehicle accident case was tried on damages only. The jury awarded $953 for past medical expenses and nothing for past physical pain and mental anguish.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $953
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, a motor vehicle accident resulted in a lawsuit filed by the plaintiff seeking damages for neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to trial solely on the issue of damages.
After deliberating, a Tarrant County jury returned a plaintiff verdict by a 10-2 vote. The jury awarded $953 for the plaintiff's past medical expenses. However, the jury did not award damages for past physical pain and mental anguish or for past physical impairment.
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