Harris County Jury Awards $421.40 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended sued, claiming the other driver was inattentive and speeding. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and lost wages. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $421
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A rear-end automobile collision occurred on December 13, 2016, near the 1000 Block of N. Post Oak Road in Harris County, Texas. The defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on January 8, 2018, alleging the defendant drove inattentively, failed to apply brakes, failed to maintain a proper lookout, drove at an excessive speed, and followed too closely. The plaintiff sought compensation for bodily injuries, including past and future medical expenses, pain, suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and lost wages. The defendant responded with a general denial of the allegations and raised a defense concerning limitations on the recovery of medical expenses. The court ordered mandatory mediation in May 2019.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, concluding on May 12, 2021, with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $350 in general damages. The court subsequently entered a judgment on June 7, 2021, adding $71.40 in general damages, bringing the total award to $421.40.
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