Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $5,419 in Car Crash
One driver was found partially at fault for a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past physical impairment and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $400
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, a motor vehicle accident led to a lawsuit filed by the plaintiff, who alleged sustaining neck and back injuries. The plaintiff sought damages related to the incident from two defendants.
Following a trial, a jury delivered a plaintiff verdict with a 10-2 poll. The jury found comparative negligence among all parties involved, assigning 50% fault to the first defendant, 40% to the second defendant, and 10% to the plaintiff. Damages awarded included $400 for past physical impairment and $5,019 for past medical care, but no damages were awarded for past or future physical pain.
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