Houston Jury Awards $29,734.65 in Rear-End Collision
One driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to control their speed, causing a rear-end collision. This pushed one vehicle into another, resulting in injuries to the driver of the second vehicle. The injured driver filed a lawsuit seeking damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $29,734
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the 17100 block of Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas, on August 22, 2018. A defendant driver allegedly changed lanes unsafely and failed to control speed, causing their vehicle to rear-end another car. This impact pushed the second vehicle into the plaintiff's lane, resulting in personal injuries to the plaintiff.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit against the driver, the vehicle's owner, and the other driver involved. The plaintiff alleged negligence against the defendant driver and negligent entrustment against the vehicle owner, claiming violations of the Texas Transportation Code. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future medical bills, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and other economic losses. The defendants filed a general denial, asserting defenses such as pre-existing conditions and contributory negligence, and challenging the plaintiff's damages.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, which resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. On January 29, 2024, the court entered judgment against the defendant vehicle owner, awarding the plaintiff $29,734.65 in general damages. The judgment found the vehicle owner liable for the plaintiff's damages resulting from the negligent operation of the owner's vehicle by the defendant driver.
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