Galveston County Jury Awards $70,159 in Red-Light Crash
One driver entered an intersection against a red light and struck another vehicle. The impact caused the plaintiffs' vehicle to hit a third vehicle. The plaintiffs reported neck and back pain and sought chiropractic and rehabilitative care for spinal injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $70,160
- County
- Galveston County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
On July 22, 2017, in Galveston County, Texas, a vehicle driven by the defendant driver collided with a vehicle occupied by the plaintiffs, who were lawfully proceeding through an intersection. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant driver ran a red light, failed to maintain a proper lookout, and failed to pay attention, causing the collision and resulting in their vehicle being propelled into another. Both plaintiffs were transported by EMS to a local hospital for neck, back, and extremity pain, continuing later with chiropractic and rehabilitative care for spinal injuries.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging vehicular negligence against the defendant driver and negligent entrustment against the defendant vehicle owner. The defendants denied the allegations, arguing that an unexpected brake failure caused the accident. Following a jury trial, the jury found in favor of the plaintiffs. The plaintiff driver was awarded $33,673.01 for past medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. The plaintiff passenger received $36,486.75 for similar damages. The total combined award was $70,159.76.
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