Texarkana Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $29,600 in Red-Light Crash
One driver alleged the other driver ran a red light and struck their vehicle while they were making a turn. The injured driver claimed they sustained personal injuries as a result of the collision. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $29,600
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury, Physical Injury
Case Overview
A vehicle collision occurred on July 8, 2010, at an intersection in Texarkana, Texas, when the defendant allegedly ran a red light and struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained personal injuries as a result of the defendant's negligence. On June 20, 2012, the plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit against the defendant in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Texarkana Division.
A jury trial was held in the matter. Both parties presented expert testimony concerning the plaintiff's alleged injuries, past and future medical needs, and vehicle damage. On November 13, 2015, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $29,600. The damages included $5,000 for past physical pain, $5,000 for future physical pain, $10,000 for future physical impairment, $5,500 for stipulated vehicular damage, and $4,100 for stipulated past medical expenses.
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