Verdictly
Verdict-Plaintiff
Tarrant County • 2019

Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $2,110 in Car Crash

One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past lost earnings and past medical care to two individuals. The award for past physical pain and mental anguish was zero for both.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

Back to cases
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$50
County
Tarrant County, TX
Resolved
2019

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

A motor vehicle accident in Tarrant County led two plaintiffs to file a lawsuit against a defendant, alleging negligence. The plaintiffs claimed they sustained neck and back injuries as a result of the incident.

Following a trial, a jury unanimously found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded damages to the first plaintiff totaling $1,050, consisting of $50 for past lost earnings and $1,000 for past medical care. The second plaintiff received $1,060, comprising $60 for past lost earnings and $1,000 for past medical care. No damages were awarded to either plaintiff for past physical pain and mental anguish.

VerdictlyTM Score

35
/100
Potentially Unfair

This outcome significantly deviates from similar cases

This score is calculated by analyzing injury type, accident details, geographic location, temporal trends, and comparing against 2,000+ similar cases in our database.

Deserve a fair outcome for your case?

Share your situation and we'll connect you with experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys who have handled cases like this in Tarrant County.

Similar cases you may find useful

Handpicked by matching injury type, accident details, and outcome to this case.

$500
Verdict-Plaintiff
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

In Tarrant County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence following a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained bodily injuries, specifically soft tissue damage to the neck and back, as a result of the incident. A jury heard the case and delivered an 11-1 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages totaling $2,226. This amount included $500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, and $1,726 for past medical care.

Tarrant County • 2015
View full case
$6,412
Verdict-Plaintiff
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

A plaintiff driver filed a negligence lawsuit against a defendant driver following a rear-end collision. The incident occurred when the defendant, operating a sedan, struck the rear of the plaintiff's minivan. The plaintiff alleged the collision resulted in neck and back injuries, specifically cervical and lumbar sprain/strain, and headaches. The plaintiff underwent conservative medical care and claimed medical expenses totaling $11,711, seeking damages. The defendant denied liability, also disputing the causation and extent of the plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages. The matter proceeded to trial. After deliberating, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $6,412 in damages.

Tarrant County • 2015
View full case
$125,000
Verdict-Plaintiff
Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

A case was filed in Texas by the plaintiffs against an individual defendant and defendant Rockwell Collins, Inc. Few details were available regarding the incident that led to the lawsuit or the specific legal claims asserted. The record indicated the case concluded on June 12, 2015. No further information was provided regarding the arguments of each side, the outcome, or the reasons for the verdict or judgment.

Tarrant County • 2015
View full case
$9,020
Verdict-Plaintiff
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

An individual filed a negligence lawsuit following a rear-end collision that occurred on October 25, 2011, in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff, a 36-year-old mechanic, was stopped at the intersection of Wallisville Road and Main Street, waiting to make a left turn, when the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to control speed, maintain a proper lookout, and properly apply brakes. The plaintiff claimed the collision caused injuries to his cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including disc bulges and a disc protrusion. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, asserting that the plaintiff's own comparative or contributory negligence caused the accident. A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $9,020 in compensatory damages.

Harris County • 2015
View full case
$16,500
Verdict-Plaintiff
Back Strain / Soft Tissue
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

A plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence after a defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's automobile, causing the rear window to shatter. The plaintiff claimed to suffer neck and back injuries, diagnosed as cervical and lumbar sprain/strain, and reported ongoing back spasms and pain despite physical therapy. The defendant denied the negligence allegations, disputed liability, and challenged the nature, extent, and damages associated with the plaintiff's alleged injuries. The case proceeded to trial in Texas. Following deliberations, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $16,500 in damages.

Collin County • 2015
View full case