Tarrant County Jury Finds No Negligence in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person claimed neck and back injuries. The jury found the defendant not negligent and awarded damages for past physical pain, past physical impairment, and past medical care.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Defense
- Amount
- $20,728
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Neck and back, general bodily injuries
Settlement Context
This verdict-defense of $20,728 is above the median of Undisclosed for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-defense. The typical range is Undisclosed to Undisclosed, based on 171 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A lawsuit was filed in Tarrant County following a rear-end collision. The plaintiff sought damages for alleged neck, back, and general bodily injuries sustained in the incident. A second plaintiff also sought damages for loss of consortium.
During the proceedings, the jury considered the claims. Although the jury calculated potential damages totaling $20,728 for the plaintiff's past physical pain, physical impairment, and past medical care, it ultimately rendered a unanimous defense verdict. The jury found no negligence on the defendant, resulting in no damages being awarded to either plaintiff. No settlement negotiations occurred prior to the verdict.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- 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.
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