Harris County Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $37,500 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling when the other driver failed to control their speed and rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver alleged neck and back injuries, including damage to discs in their cervical and lumbar spine. The jury found both drivers partially at fault for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $40,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff sought damages for personal injuries after a rear-end collision on March 2, 2016, in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently struck her vehicle on Sam Houston Parkway, causing neck and back injuries, specifically to the cervical and lumbar spine. The plaintiff underwent treatment with a chiropractor and orthopedist, including MRIs and an epidural steroid injection.
The plaintiff claimed the defendant drove at an excessive speed, failed to maintain a proper lookout, and failed to brake or steer to avoid the collision. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, asserting the plaintiff's actions caused or contributed to the accident.
A jury found the defendant 75% negligent and the plaintiff 25% negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $30,000 for past medical expenses and $10,000 for future medical expenses. These amounts were reduced to $30,000 and $7,500, respectively, due to the plaintiff's comparative negligence.
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