Houston Jury Awards $6,915 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver was going through an intersection when the other driver ran a stop sign and hit them. The first driver said the other driver was not paying attention and caused the crash. The second driver said the first driver's actions also contributed to the collision. The jury found the second driver mostly at fault.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $6,915
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit in Houston, Texas, after a March 7, 2012, collision at the intersection of Howard Street and Bliss. The plaintiff alleged the defendant disregarded a stop sign while traveling westbound on Bliss, striking the plaintiff's vehicle, which was lawfully proceeding southbound on Howard Street. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained various muscle injuries requiring rehabilitation as a result.
The plaintiff asserted the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, take evasive action, and operate their vehicle with proper care. The defendant denied negligence, arguing that the plaintiff's actions caused or contributed to the collision. The defendant also disputed that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries.
A jury found the defendant 90% liable for the collision. The plaintiff received an award of $7,684 for past medical expenses, which was then reduced by 10% due to the plaintiff's comparative negligence, resulting in a net award of $6,915.
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