Houston Jury Awards $4,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was operating his vehicle when the other driver struck him from behind. The collision caused injuries to the driver's elbow, shoulder, and spine. The jury found the second driver at fault and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on March 31, 2017, in Houston, Texas, when the plaintiff's vehicle, traveling westbound on Clay Road at its intersection with Gessner Road, was struck from the rear by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant was negligent, specifically citing failure to make a proper application of brakes, maintain an assured clear distance, control vehicle speed, and keep a proper lookout. The plaintiff claimed injuries to the left elbow, right shoulder, and cervical and lumbar spine. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
Following a trial, a jury found the defendant negligent and determined that this negligence caused harm to the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $4,000 in past damages.
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