Texas Jury Awards $855,513 in Motor Vehicle Accident
One driver sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $855,513
- County
- Dallas County, MD
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $855,513 is above the median of $16,464 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,000 to $57,712, based on 225 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident resulted in injuries to the plaintiff. The case proceeded to trial, concluding on April 4, 2017. A judgment of $855,513 was awarded to the plaintiff. Few additional details regarding the incident or legal arguments were available.
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 2017, 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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