Houston Jury Awards $9,130.28 for Rear-End Collision Injuries
One driver stopped at an intersection and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed the collision aggravated pre-existing neck and back conditions, requiring treatment. The other driver admitted to hitting the vehicle but disputed the extent of the injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,130
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
In September 2013, a plaintiff's stopped vehicle was struck from the rear by a defendant's vehicle at an intersection in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to apply brakes in a timely manner, maintain an assured clear distance, keep a proper lookout, and control the vehicle. The plaintiff maintained that the collision caused an aggravation of previously asymptomatic neck and back conditions, requiring diagnostic tests, chiropractic treatment, and physical therapy.
The defendant admitted liability for the collision but disputed that the plaintiff sustained any injuries as a result of the accident. After hearing the arguments, a jury found that the plaintiff was entitled to damages. The jury awarded the plaintiff $6,000 for past pain and suffering and $3,130.28 for past medical expenses, totaling $9,130.28.
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