Tarrant County Jury Finds Negligence in Car Crash, Awards $13,750
One driver was found negligent after a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain and mental anguish, future pain and mental anguish, and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,750
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Personal injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,750 is near the median of $14,473 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,770 to $42,056, based on 190 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 incident and sought compensation for related injuries.
The defendant contested the allegations. After hearing the case, a jury determined the defendant was negligent. The jury delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
Damages awarded totaled $13,750, including $13,000 for past medical care, $250 for past physical pain and mental anguish, and $500 for future physical pain and mental anguish. No damages were awarded for past physical impairment.
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 2022, 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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