Houston Jury Awards $1,910 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling westbound when the other driver, who was employed by a transit company, struck the first driver's vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed to have suffered spinal injuries due to the collision. The transit company denied negligence and argued the accident was minor and did not cause serious injury. The jury found the defendant negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,910
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Transit Authority Negligence, Vehicle negligence, Business negligence
Case Overview
A male plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action following a rear-end collision on May 5, 2014, in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by an employee of a transit company, who was acting within the scope of employment.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant employee was negligent for failing to control speed, maintain a proper lookout, and timely apply brakes, asserting the collision caused him to suffer orthopedic spinal injuries. The defense denied negligence, arguing that the plaintiff's actions caused the collision. The defense also contended that the accident was minor and that the plaintiff had denied injuries at the scene.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff was awarded $1,910 for medical expenses.
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