Harris County Jury Awards $2,384 in Rear-End Collision
One driver alleged she injured her back when her vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit was stopped at an intersection when the other driver failed to notice her vehicle and collided with the rear of her car. The jury found the second driver negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,384
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On November 3, 2011, a plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind by a defendant's vehicle at the intersection of Highway 288 and Beltway 8 in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff, who had been stopped, alleged the defendant failed to note her vehicle and caused the collision. The plaintiff contended the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain proper distance, driving in excess of the speed limit, and failing to pay attention to traffic. She reported immediate pain in her low back and legs following the incident.
The plaintiff later sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with mechanical injuries to her cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, demanding strict proof at trial. Following proceedings, a jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $2,384 in damages.
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