Houston Jury Awards $16,209 in Rear-End Collision Verdict
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and struck the first vehicle from behind. The first driver alleged the second driver was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and brake. The second driver claimed a third vehicle caused the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $16,209
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
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 1, 2016, a collision occurred on the 8000 block of SUS 59 freeway in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was stopped at a red light when the defendant's pickup truck struck its rear. The plaintiff subsequently filed a motor vehicle negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, and apply brakes to avoid the collision.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, contending that an unidentified third vehicle swerved into the defendant's truck, causing it to then strike the plaintiff's vehicle. Following the incident, the plaintiff was transported to a hospital with complaints of neck and calf pain, and was diagnosed with a cervical sprain and bilateral calf contusions. The plaintiff underwent chiropractic and rehabilitative care for these injuries.
A jury determined that the defendant was negligent and that this negligence was a factual cause of harm to the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $12,209 for past medical expenses and $4,000 for past pain and suffering, resulting in a total judgment of $16,209.
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