Harris County Jury Awards $105,244 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing injuries to the occupants. The occupants claimed they suffered neck and back injuries. The defense argued the injuries were not serious or permanent. The jury awarded damages to the occupants.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $95,744
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A rear-end collision occurred on April 24, 2015, in Harris County, Texas, near the 600 block of North Post Oak Road. The plaintiffs, a female and a male, were traveling northbound when their vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging they sustained neck and back injuries due to the defendant's negligence.
The plaintiffs claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to control vehicle speed, maintain a proper lookout, timely apply brakes, steer to avoid the collision, and warn of the imminent impact. The female plaintiff reported injuries including a straightening of the cervical lordosis, a central disc herniation at C5-6, and cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sprain and strain. The male plaintiff sustained injuries to the discs or soft tissues of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. The defendant stipulated liability for the collision but denied that the plaintiffs suffered any serious or permanent injuries.
A jury ultimately found in favor of both plaintiffs. The female plaintiff received an award of $33,914 for past damages and $20,000 for future damages. The male plaintiff was awarded $39,330 for past damages and $12,000 for future damages.
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