Tarrant County Jury Awards $11,872 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The injured person experienced neck and back pain. The jury awarded damages for past medical care.
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
- $11,872
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $11,872 is near the median of $9,367 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $3,100 to $25,000, based on 590 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Tarrant County, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a motor vehicle accident, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the incident and resulted in neck and back injuries.
The case proceeded to trial, where a jury considered the arguments. The jury returned a unanimous verdict, finding the defendant negligent. However, the jury awarded damages only for past medical care, totaling $11,872. No damages were awarded for past or future physical pain and mental anguish.
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 2023, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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