Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $12,416 After Car Crash
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person was awarded damages for past physical pain and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $3,000
- 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 resulted in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence caused the incident and sought damages. A jury unanimously found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,000 for past physical pain and $9,416 for past medical care. No damages were awarded for future physical pain.
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