Houston Jury Awards $16,315 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped in traffic when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit alleged injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past pain and suffering, past medical expenses, and past lost wages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $16,315
- 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 jury awarded a plaintiff $16,315 in damages following a rear-end collision in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred on November 19, 2014, when the plaintiff's vehicle, stopped in eastbound traffic on Wallisville Road, was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff reported suffering a shoulder sprain and thoracic and lumbar sprain and strain as a result.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to control vehicle speed, take proper evasive action, avoid the collision, maintain a proper lookout, and maintain an assured clear distance. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
After considering the arguments, the jury found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff received $3,000 for past pain and suffering, $9,301 for past medical expenses, and $4,014 for past wage loss.
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