Texas Jury Awards $15,000 in Car Crash with Comparative Negligence
One driver and another driver were involved in a motor vehicle accident. The jury found both drivers to be partially at fault for the collision. Damages were awarded for past medical care and loss of earning capacity.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $15,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Personal injury
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident resulted in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff sought damages, alleging negligence by the defendant.
A jury determined both parties contributed to the incident, attributing 60% of the negligence to the defendant and 40% to the plaintiff. The jury awarded one plaintiff $8,232 for past medical care and $350 for past loss of earning capacity. The other plaintiff received $5,866 for past medical care. The jury awarded no damages for past or future physical pain and mental anguish or physical impairment to either plaintiff.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff, with a final award totaling $15,000.00. The outcome reflected the jury's finding of comparative negligence between the involved parties.
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