Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $14,598 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was found negligent for causing a rear-end collision. The injured person claimed damages for neck and back injuries, including past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $14,598
- 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
In Tarrant County, a plaintiff filed an uninsured motorist claim after sustaining neck and back injuries in a rear-end collision. The plaintiff alleged the at-fault motorist was negligent and sought compensation for related damages.
The case proceeded to trial, where a jury, in an 11-1 vote, found negligence on the part of the at-fault motorist. The jury awarded the plaintiff $14,598.00 in damages. This total included $2,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $500 for past physical impairment, and $12,098 for past medical care. No future damages were awarded.
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