Harris County, Texas Jury Awards $2,384 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at an intersection waiting to turn when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The other driver argued the first driver stopped suddenly and negligently. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $2,384
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit following a rear-end collision in Harris County, Texas, on November 30, 2011. The plaintiff, 29 years old at the time, alleged she suffered neck and back injuries when her vehicle, stopped at the intersection of Highway 288 and Beltway 8 to make a right turn, was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed the defendant drove at an excessive speed, failed to pay attention, and lacked proper vehicle control.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, asserting the plaintiff caused the accident by making a sudden, unexpected stop and failing to keep up with traffic. The defendant also disputed that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries. A jury ultimately found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $2,384 for past medical expenses.
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