Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $22,000 in Car Crash
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past medical care to two individuals. One individual received $10,000 for past medical care, and the other received $12,000 for past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident in Tarrant County led two plaintiffs to file a lawsuit alleging negligence against the defendant. The plaintiffs claimed they sustained neck and back injuries as a result of the incident.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, where the jury returned a 10-2 verdict, finding the defendant negligent. The first plaintiff was awarded $10,000 for past medical care but received no damages for past physical pain. The second plaintiff was awarded $12,000 for past medical care, also with no award for past physical pain.
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