Harris County Jury Awards $25,288 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their neck and back. The other driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $25,288
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
In Harris County, Texas, a plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a rear-end collision that occurred on August 18, 2017. The plaintiff's vehicle was lawfully stopped at a red light at Richmond Avenue and Buffalo Speedway when it was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant's negligence, including failure to maintain a proper lookout and safe speed, caused injuries to her neck and back, specifically disc bulges at C6-7 and L4-S1.
The defendant admitted liability for the collision itself but disputed the plaintiff's claim of serious or permanent injuries. The defendant maintained that the incident was a minor fender bender and that any alleged injuries were degenerative in nature, not caused by the collision. After considering the evidence, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $14,027.95 for past medical expenses and $11,260 for past pain and suffering, for a total recovery of $25,288.
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