Arlington, Texas Jury Awards $4,725 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was traveling north on a street in Arlington, Texas. The other driver, traveling south, attempted to make a U-turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The two vehicles collided. The injured driver sustained injuries to their neck, back, and arm, along with other issues.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,725
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $4,725 is near the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Arlington, Texas, a jury awarded damages in a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit following a 2011 collision. The plaintiff alleged that on June 26, 2011, while traveling northbound on Cooper Street, a southbound driver attempted a U-turn, failed to yield the right-of-way, and collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a lookout and apply brakes to avoid the crash.
The plaintiff reported injuries to the neck, back, and arm, along with tingling in the left arm, headaches, and trouble sleeping. The plaintiff also sought damages for physical impairment, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity, incurring over $7,539 in medical expenses. The defendant denied the plaintiff's allegations of negligence.
After considering the evidence, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $4,725 in damages.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Tarrant County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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