Harris County Jury Awards $7,290 in Rear-End Collision
One driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle on a highway. The driver who was hit sustained injuries requiring medical treatment. The injured driver sued the other driver, alleging negligence. The jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,089
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On January 16, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on Gulf Freeway in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle, traveling southbound, was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff alleged the defendant failed to maintain proper speed, direction, and lookout, causing the crash and resulting in severe injuries.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit claiming the defendant breached duties to control the vehicle and take evasive action, acting with conscious indifference. The suit sought damages for past and future medical expenses, physical pain, disfigurement, loss of earning capacity, and exemplary damages. The defendant issued a general denial and argued that any recovery for medical expenses should be limited to amounts actually paid or incurred, citing Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
The case proceeded to trial in Harris County, Texas. On August 7, 2017, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court subsequently entered a judgment awarding the plaintiff $6,773.79 in actual damages, $516.15 in prejudgment interest, along with court costs and postjudgment interest. The final judgment was entered on August 11, 2017.
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