Harris County Jury Awards $5,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling westbound when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck and back that required medical treatment. The other driver admitted to causing the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries claimed.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $5,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On February 12, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred on the 9300 block of West FM 1960 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff was operating a vehicle when the defendant driver, operating a vehicle owned by the defendant owner, struck the rear of the plaintiff's car.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant driver's negligence included failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to apply or timely apply brakes, failing to control vehicle speed, and failing to maintain an assured clear distance. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained injuries to the neck and back, necessitating diagnostic tests and chiropractic care, as a direct result of the collision.
The defendant admitted liability for striking the plaintiff's vehicle. However, the defendant denied that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injury from the incident. After deliberation, a jury found that the plaintiff was entitled to $5,000 for past medical expenses.
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