Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $11,493 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver collided with the back of their vehicle. The driver who was hit reported neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. The other driver argued the impact was minor and did not cause injury. A jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $11,493
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A male plaintiff filed a personal injury lawsuit after his vehicle was rear-ended in Houston, Texas. On June 25, 2014, the plaintiff's car was stopped at a red traffic light at the intersection of Bellaire Boulevard and Rodgerdale Road when a vehicle operated by the defendant collided with it from behind.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, make maneuvers to avoid the collision, and keep a clear and reasonable distance between vehicles. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained neck pain, upper extremity radiculopathy, mid and low-back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches as a result of the accident. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, arguing that the impact was minor and did not cause the plaintiff's claimed conditions.
A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff damages. The plaintiff received $9,993 for past medical expenses, $1,000 for past pain and suffering, and $500 for future pain and suffering.
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