Houston Jury Awards $11,470.65 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped in heavy traffic when the other driver hit them from behind. The second driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injured driver's injuries. The injured driver claimed the accident caused a shoulder injury and back and neck issues. The jury awarded the injured driver money for past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,471
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On February 11, 2017, a rear-end collision occurred on Interstate 59 in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff’s vehicle was reportedly stopped in heavy traffic when it was struck from behind by the defendant’s vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant’s negligence through a lack of vehicle control, failure to keep a proper lookout, and insufficient distance between vehicles. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained a rotator cuff tear in the right shoulder, along with cervical disc injuries and lumbar sprain and strain as a result of the incident.
The defendant stipulated liability for causing the collision but disputed the plaintiff’s claim of serious or permanent injuries. The defense contended that any alleged injuries were degenerative in nature and not causally related to the accident. A jury in Houston, Texas, heard the case and, on October 18, 2018, awarded the plaintiff $11,470.65 for past medical expenses.
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