Texas Jury Awards $13,236.83 in Car Crash

A plaintiff filed a lawsuit against a defendant in Texas following a motor vehicle accident, seeking damages for injuries. The plaintiff claimed damages that included medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The defendant denied the allegations, asserting that the plaintiff's alleged injuries resulted from pre-existing or subsequent physical conditions, noting the plaintiff's involvement in multiple prior motor vehicle accidents. The defendant also contended that any medical expenses should be limited to reasonable and necessary amounts and claimed that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages and treatment costs. The case was referred to mandatory mediation but did not resolve.

After proceeding to trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court subsequently awarded the plaintiff $9,000 in general damages. On a later date, the court ordered the defendant to pay an additional $3,817.35 in general damages and $419.48 in attorneys' fees and costs, for a total award of $13,236.83.