Harris County Jury Awards $14,039 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The first driver sought damages for injuries to her neck, back, and knee, including diagnosed disc herniations and sprains. The jury awarded her $2,000 for pain and suffering and $12,039 for past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $14,039
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff sought damages after her vehicle was rear-ended on October 27, 2016, in the 12100 block of Walters Road in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff maintained she was stopped at a traffic light when a defendant's vehicle collided with the rear of her car, jolting it. Following the incident, the plaintiff treated for pain in her neck, back, and knee, eventually diagnosed with multiple disc herniations and sprains.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence included failing to maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle distance, maintain attention, and make timely brake application. The defendant stipulated liability for the collision but disputed that the plaintiff's claimed serious or permanent injuries resulted from the incident.
A jury subsequently found in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $2,000 for pain and suffering and $12,039 for past medical expenses, totaling $14,039.
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