Texas Jury Awards $101,624 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver contended that the other driver made a left turn into his path, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed the aggravation of a lumbar bulge that would cause permanent pain and limitations. The other driver argued that any difficulties were pre-existing. The jury found the defendant driver 100% negligent and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $101,624
- County
- Denton County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Left Turn Collision
Case Overview
A driver filed a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit in Texas, alleging a defendant driver made a left turn into the plaintiff's path, causing a collision. The plaintiff contended the accident resulted in the aggravation of a lumbar bulge, leading to permanent pain and physical limitations.
The defendant argued the plaintiff was negligent for not having headlights on at the time of the collision, which occurred before 5:30 p.m., approximately an hour before sunset. The defendant maintained that atmospheric conditions required headlights, despite general sunset rules, a claim the plaintiff disputed, attributing conditions solely to cold temperatures. The defendant also contended the plaintiff's claimed injuries were pre-existing, referencing a previous lumbar bulge diagnosis less than a year prior. During the trial, the jury was informed, over the plaintiff's objections, that the defendant possessed a foreign driver's license but had not obtained a Texas license after emigrating.
A jury ultimately found the defendant 100% negligent and awarded the plaintiff $101,624 in damages. The award included $34,424 for past medical bills, $2,800 for future medical bills, $5,800 for past physical impairment, $11,600 for future physical impairment, $11,600 for past physical pain and mental anguish, and $30,000 for future physical pain and mental anguish.
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