Harris County Jury Awards $772.28 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle stopped at an intersection. The driver who was hit claimed they sustained severe injuries and vehicle damage. The other driver denied fault and requested jury consideration of certain defenses. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the driver who was hit.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,956
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A collision occurred on April 23, 2014, near the intersection of Ella Boulevard and Stonecrest Street in Harris County, Texas, when the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of a pickup truck operated by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, control the vehicle, and maintain an assured clear distance, violating Texas Transportation Code § 545.062. As a result, the plaintiff claimed severe personal injuries requiring medical care and significant vehicle damage, seeking damages for physical pain, medical expenses, lost earnings, and property loss.
The defendant issued a general denial of the allegations, arguing that questions of negligence should be presented to a jury. The defendant also sought jury instructions on potential defenses such as sudden emergency or unavoidable accident. The case proceeded through discovery, including granted motions for continuance to allow for the completion of pre-trial procedures.
A jury trial ultimately commenced and concluded on May 3, 2023, with a verdict rendered in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $1,184.06 in general damages. The final judgment on the merits subsequently reduced the total amount to be paid by the defendant to $772.28.
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