Harris County, Texas Jury Awards $18,015 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged the second driver was negligent due to distracted driving and failing to maintain a proper lookout. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for pain and suffering and lost earnings.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $18,015
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision in Harris County, Texas, on August 1, 2017, led to a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant negligently struck the plaintiff's vehicle from the rear while traveling east on FM 1960 at its intersection with Walters Road. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder, attributing the incident to the defendant's alleged negligence, including operating a vehicle while distracted by a cell phone, traveling too fast for conditions, and failing to keep a proper lookout.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury. Following a trial, a jury determined on February 5, 2019, that the defendant was negligent and that this negligence was a factual cause of harm to the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $13,215 for past pain and suffering and $4,800 for past lost earnings, resulting in a total judgment of $18,015.
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