Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $17,930 in Car Crash
One driver was found negligent for a motor vehicle accident. The other driver was not found negligent. The jury awarded damages for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, past and future physical impairment, and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $17,930
- 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 collision, leading to injuries.
Following a trial, a jury determined the defendant was negligent in the incident and found the plaintiff was not negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $2,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish and $5,000 for future pain and anguish. Additional damages included $2,500 for past physical impairment, $5,000 for future physical impairment, and $2,930 for past medical care. The verdict was returned with a 5-1 jury vote.
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