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Tarrant County • 2015

Tarrant County Jury Awards Defendant $10,000 for Motor Vehicle Damages

One driver and another driver were involved in a motor vehicle accident. The jury found that the defendant driver was not negligent. The jury also found that the plaintiff driver was negligent. The defendant driver was awarded $10,000 for property damage.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Defense
Amount
$10,000
County
Tarrant County, TX
Resolved
2015

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence, Personal injury

Case Overview

A motor vehicle accident in Tarrant County led to a lawsuit where the plaintiff sought damages for personal injuries. The defendant denied liability for the incident and filed a counterclaim seeking compensation for property damage sustained.

During the trial, the jury heard arguments regarding the alleged negligence of both parties. Following deliberations, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict. The jury found that the defendant was not negligent.

Instead, the jury concluded that the plaintiff was negligent. As a result, the jury awarded the defendant $10,000 for property damage.

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55
/100
Questionable

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