Harris County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $2,243 in Rear-End Crash
One driver was traveling in Harris County, Texas when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver was negligent. The other driver denied liability and argued the injured driver's complaints were due to a pre-existing condition. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,243
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On July 11, 2016, a rear-end vehicular collision occurred in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant’s vehicle struck theirs, causing injuries to the plaintiff's neck and back that required chiropractic care.
The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to maintain a safe distance, and failing to apply brakes timely to avoid the collision. The defendant denied liability, arguing that the plaintiff's alleged neck and back injuries were not causally related to the accident but were instead the result of a preexisting condition.
After the trial, a jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $2,243 for past medical expenses.
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