Houston Jury Awards $17,757 in Rear-End Collision
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver and a vehicle owner after a collision. The injured driver alleged the other driver rear-ended their vehicle due to a failure to control speed and maintain a proper lookout. The injured driver claimed personal injuries and sought damages. The defendants denied negligence and asserted multiple defenses, including contributory negligence and prior injuries. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $17,757
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a motor vehicle collision on December 30, 2022, at 609 S US 59 FWY IB. The plaintiff alleged a driver-defendant rear-ended her vehicle, claiming negligence for failing to control speed, maintain a proper lookout, and ensure an assured clear distance. The plaintiff also alleged the vehicle owner-defendant negligently entrusted the vehicle to the driver, seeking damages for personal injuries and court costs.
The defendants issued a general denial, asserting defenses of contributory negligence, sudden emergency, and unavoidable accident, while also denying negligent entrustment. They argued the plaintiff had prior injuries, failed to mitigate damages, and that her medical treatment was neither reasonable nor necessary, specifically challenging the medical necessity of MRIs, epidural injections, and the reasonableness of billing. Expert testimony supported the defense claims regarding medical costs and service necessity. The case proceeded to trial following continuances for discovery and mediation.
On March 14, 2024, the jury found in favor of the plaintiff. The court entered a final judgment on April 3, 2024, against the driver-defendant, awarding the plaintiff $12,413.00 in damages plus 8.5% pre-judgment interest, and an additional $5,344.93 including interest and court costs, for a total of $17,757.93.
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