Harris County Jury Awards $81,309 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was proceeding on a freeway when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent in failing to control their vehicle, remain alert, keep a proper lookout, and apply the brakes in time. The court found the striking driver solely liable for the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $81,309
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit after a rear-end collision occurred on October 13, 2017, on the IH 45 Gulf Freeway in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently struck their vehicle from behind, causing serious and permanent injuries to the discs and muscles of their spine that required chiropractic and orthopedic care. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain proper vehicle control, remain alert, keep a proper lookout, and apply brakes in a timely manner.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, contending that the plaintiff's own actions caused or contributed to the collision. Following a court proceeding, the court found the defendant solely liable for the accident. The plaintiff was awarded $33,309 for past damages, $17,000 for future damages, and $31,000 for property damage, for a total award of $81,309.
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