Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $6,200 in Car Crash
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person experienced neck and back pain. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain, mental anguish, and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,000
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a motor vehicle accident, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the incident and resulted in the plaintiff sustaining neck and back injuries.
The case proceeded to trial, where a jury considered the arguments. Ultimately, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The panel found the defendant negligent and awarded a total of $6,200 in damages. This included $1,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish and $5,200 for past medical care. The jury awarded no damages for past physical impairment.
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