Harris County Jury Awards $11,500 in U-Turn Collision
One driver was exiting a parking lot when the other driver attempted a U-turn and struck their vehicle. The first driver sought treatment for neck and back pain. The jury found the second driver 100% liable for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, U-Turn Collision
Case Overview
In Harris County, Texas, a personal injury negligence case stemmed from a vehicle collision that occurred on November 2, 2017. The plaintiff was exiting a gas station parking lot onto West Bellfort when the defendant, who was traveling westbound in the far-left lane, attempted a U-turn. The defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's vehicle as it was entering the roadway.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant acted negligently by failing to yield the right-of-way, control vehicle speed, timely apply brakes, and maintain a proper lookout. Following the incident, the plaintiff sought chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, arguing that the plaintiff's actions caused the collision and disputing the severity or permanence of the plaintiff's claimed injuries.
A jury found the defendant 100% liable for the accident. The plaintiff was awarded $9,000 in compensatory damages for injuries and $2,500 in property damages.
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