Harris County Jury Awards $15,692 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver's tire blew out, causing that driver to swerve into the plaintiff's lane. The plaintiff then crashed into a concrete median wall. The plaintiff claimed injuries to his neck and back, seeking damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $15,692
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On May 12, 2014, a driver was involved in a motor vehicle collision on the North Freeway in Harris County. The plaintiff alleged that a defendant's vehicle experienced a tire blowout, causing it to swerve into the plaintiff's lane. To avoid a collision, the plaintiff swerved and crashed into a concrete median wall, subsequently claiming neck and back injuries. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging negligence in maintaining the vehicle, specifically citing a bald tire as the cause of the blowout.
The defendant conceded negligence regarding the tire blowout. However, the defense disputed the extent of the plaintiff's injuries, noting a 16-day delay in seeking follow-up medical care after an initial emergency room visit. The defense argued that the plaintiff was responsible for crashing into the median wall, suggesting an overcorrection rather than a direct consequence of the defendant's negligence. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future medical expenses, and past and future pain and suffering.
After a two-day trial, a jury deliberated for four hours. The jury awarded the plaintiff $15,692, specifically for past medical costs. The verdict indicated a finding of negligence against the defendant, with the jury determining the compensable damages for the plaintiff's injuries based on the presented evidence.
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