Houston Jury Awards $38,606.79 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling southbound when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The plaintiffs alleged they suffered neck and back injuries. The defendant denied negligence and claimed the plaintiff driver caused the collision. The jury found the defendant solely at fault.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $38,607
- County
- Houston County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A vehicle collision occurred on March 4, 2016, on the 7800 block of S. Gulf Freeway in Houston, Harris County, Texas. A plaintiff driver and a plaintiff passenger sustained injuries to their necks and backs when their vehicle was struck from the rear by a defendant's vehicle. The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the collision and their resulting injuries.
The plaintiffs claimed the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, apply brakes, and keep an assured clear distance. The defendant denied these allegations, arguing that the plaintiff driver's actions were responsible for the accident and any damages.
A jury found the defendant solely negligent in the incident. The jury awarded the plaintiff driver $18,882.75 for past medical expenses and the plaintiff passenger $19,724.04 for past medical expenses, totaling $38,606.79.
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