Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $17,930 in Car Crash
One driver was found negligent for a motor vehicle accident. The other driver was not found negligent. The jury awarded damages for past and future physical pain and mental anguish, past and future physical impairment, and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $17,930
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Personal injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $17,930 is near the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident in Tarrant County resulted in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence caused the collision, leading to injuries.
Following a trial, a jury determined the defendant was negligent in the incident and found the plaintiff was not negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $2,500 for past physical pain and mental anguish and $5,000 for future pain and anguish. Additional damages included $2,500 for past physical impairment, $5,000 for future physical impairment, and $2,930 for past medical care. The verdict was returned with a 5-1 jury vote.
Understanding This Case
- 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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