Texas Jury Awards $46,369 After Motor Vehicle Accident
One driver was found responsible for a motor vehicle accident. The jury awarded damages for past physical pain and mental anguish, past medical care, and future medical care. The total award was $10,000 for pain and suffering and $36,369 for medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Dallas 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 $10,000 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 plaintiff filed a personal injury lawsuit following a motor vehicle accident in which the defendant driver was involved. The defendant stipulated liability for the incident, leading the case to proceed solely on the issue of damages.
During the trial, the plaintiff sought compensation for injuries sustained in the collision. Plaintiff's counsel presented testimony from a chiropractor and a pain management physician. The defense did not present any expert testimony. The parties attempted mediation before trial but did not reach a settlement.
A jury found in favor of the plaintiff in a 10-2 vote. The jury awarded $10,000 for past physical pain and mental anguish, $18,369 for past medical care, and $18,000 for future medical care. The jury awarded zero dollars for future physical pain and mental anguish, and zero dollars for past and future 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 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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