Houston Jury Awards $10,190 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped behind another vehicle when their car was hit from behind. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back and neck. The other driver admitted fault for the collision. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses and pain.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $10,190
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On January 16, 2017, a rear-end collision occurred on Beechnut Street in Houston. The plaintiff's stopped vehicle was struck from behind by a car driven by the defendant. The plaintiff alleged suffering injuries to the back and neck as a result of the incident.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle by failing to exercise due caution. Counsel for the plaintiff noted an investigating police officer had faulted the defendant for failing to control speed. The plaintiff claimed resultant spasms, radiating pain, reduced range of motion, and headaches, undergoing 23 sessions of chiropractic manipulation. The plaintiff sought approximately $30,000 for past medical expenses and unspecified damages for pain and impairment. The defendant admitted fault for the collision but argued that fault did not equate to negligence, contending the incident was merely an accident. Defense counsel also argued the requested damages were excessive.
After a trial, a jury found the defendant liable for the accident. The jury determined the plaintiff's damages totaled $10,190.
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