Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence in Car Crash, Awards $15,653
One driver was found mostly at fault for a motor vehicle accident. The injured person experienced pain and mental anguish, along with past lost earnings and medical care costs.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,500
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County following a motor vehicle accident, alleging the defendant's negligence caused neck and back injuries. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, lost earnings, and medical care.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Jurors found the defendant 90% negligent and the plaintiff 10% negligent for the incident. The plaintiff was awarded $2,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $350 for past lost earnings, and $12,803 for past medical care. No damages were awarded for future physical pain, mental anguish, or future medical care.
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