Harris County, Texas Jury Awards $45,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back, requiring medical treatment. The second driver denied fault and injury. The jury found the second driver negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $45,000
- 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 December 29, 2014, a rear-end collision occurred on the 9200 block of FM 1960 West in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff, operating a vehicle traveling eastbound, was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by the defendant driver and owned by the defendant car owner. The plaintiff alleged the incident caused injuries to the spine of the neck and back, requiring chiropractic and pain management treatment, with associated costs of approximately $69,000.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant driver was negligent for failing to yield the right-of-way, failing to apply brakes timely, failing to maintain an assured clear distance, and failing to control vehicle speed. The plaintiff also claimed the defendant car owner negligently entrusted the vehicle to the defendant driver. The defendants denied all allegations of negligence and injury throughout the proceedings.
A jury ultimately determined that the defendant driver was negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $5,000 for past pain and suffering and $40,000 for past medical expenses.
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