Harris County Jury Awards $84,717 in 18-Wheeler Collision
One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck by a large truck making an improper turn at an intersection. The injured driver alleged the truck driver failed to control the vehicle and was inattentive. The truck driver argued the injured driver was also negligent. The jury found the truck driver mostly at fault for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $84,717
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
On November 20, 2012, a plaintiff's vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler at the intersection of Sheldon Road and IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action, alleging the defendant driver made an improper turn, causing the collision. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain proper vehicle control, exercise due care, and operate the vehicle safely. The collision reportedly caused the plaintiff to suffer cervical and lumbar displacement, cervicalgia, and lumbar neuritis/radiculitis, requiring epidural injections and potentially cervical spine surgery.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, contending that the plaintiff's own negligent actions caused the accident. The defendant also disputed that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries from the collision.
After hearing arguments, the jury found the defendant 75% liable for the accident and the plaintiff 25% liable. The jury awarded the plaintiff $55,960 for past pain and suffering, $29,016 for past lost wages, and $27,980 for past medical expenses, totaling $112,956. This award was subsequently reduced by the plaintiff's comparative negligence, resulting in a final judgment of $84,717.
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