Houston Jury Awards $737 in Negligence Rear-End Collision
One driver collided with the rear of another vehicle. The driver who caused the collision admitted fault but disputed the extent of the other driver's injuries. The jury awarded past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $737
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A driver filed a lawsuit in Houston, Texas, following a rear-end collision that occurred in April 2010 on IH610. The plaintiff alleged the defendant driver negligently operated her vehicle, causing the crash and resulting in injuries to the plaintiff's head, neck, and back.
The plaintiff contended the defendant failed to maintain an assured clear distance, control a proper lookout, timely apply the brakes, and operate at a prudent speed. The defendant stipulated liability for striking the plaintiff's vehicle but denied that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries in the collision.
A Houston jury found in favor of the plaintiff for past medical expenses totaling $737. The verdict reflected the defendant's admitted liability for the collision but indicated the jury did not find the plaintiff's alleged injuries to be serious or permanent beyond the awarded medical costs.
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