Harris County Jury Awards $27,817 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light was hit from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The jury found the driver who caused the collision negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $27,818
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On December 8, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred in Harris County, Texas, when a vehicle driven by the defendant struck another vehicle stopped at a red light. The plaintiff driver and plaintiff passenger, who were in the stopped vehicle, alleged they suffered cervical and lumbar spine injuries. Authorities cited the defendant at the scene for failing to control the speed of his vehicle.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit, claiming the defendant was negligent. They alleged the defendant failed to control vehicle speed, maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes, use ordinary care, and maintain an assured clear distance. The defendant issued a general denial of all allegations of negligence and injury.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff driver $18,103.88 for past medical expenses. The plaintiff passenger received $9,213.96 for past medical expenses and $500 for past pain and suffering, resulting in a total award of $27,817.84.
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