Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence in Car Crash, Awards $22,765
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The case involved injuries to the neck and back. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain, mental anguish, and medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,500
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, two plaintiffs filed a lawsuit following a motor vehicle accident, alleging the defendant's negligence caused their injuries. The plaintiffs claimed to have sustained neck and back injuries as a result of the incident.
A jury heard the case and delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, finding the defendant negligent. One plaintiff was awarded $1,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish, in addition to $6,667 for past medical care. The second plaintiff received $2,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $500 for future pain and anguish, $500 for past physical impairment, and $11,598 for past medical care.
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