Houston Jury Awards $13,252 for Rear-End Collision Injuries
Two people in a stopped vehicle were hit from behind by another driver. They claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The other driver denied fault and argued the injuries were not related to the crash. The jury found the driver at fault and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,252
- 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
A lawsuit stemmed from a rear-end collision that occurred on May 29, 2015, in Houston, Texas. A vehicle operated by the plaintiff driver, carrying a plaintiff passenger, was stopped at an intersection when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. Both plaintiffs subsequently sought treatment for neck and back injuries.
The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, adequate distance, proper braking, and control of the vehicle, which they claimed caused their injuries. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and argued that the plaintiffs' injuries were pre-existing or not causally related to the accident.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff driver was awarded $9,500 for past medical expenses and $1 for past pain and suffering. The plaintiff passenger received $3,750 for past medical expenses and $1 for past pain and suffering. The total combined judgment for the plaintiffs was $13,252.
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