Texas Jury Awards $4,529 After Split Negligence Verdict
One driver was found to be 50% negligent in a motor vehicle accident. The other driver was also found to be 50% negligent. The accident resulted in property damage.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,529
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $4,529 is below 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 occurred, prompting the plaintiff to file a lawsuit seeking damages for negligence. The plaintiff brought claims against two defendants following the incident.
During the trial, a jury evaluated the evidence and allegations. The jury returned a unanimous verdict, finding the first defendant not negligent in the accident. However, the jury determined that the second defendant was 50% negligent and also assigned 50% negligence to the plaintiff.
As a result of the verdict, the plaintiff was awarded $4,529 in damages for property loss.
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 Dallas 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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