Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $13,804 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found the second driver mostly at fault for the crash.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $17,255
- 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
On December 26, 2013, a plaintiff's vehicle, stopped at a red light at the intersection of FM 1960 and the I-45 Service Road in Houston, Texas, was struck from the rear by a vehicle operated by the defendant. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to maintain a reasonable distance, properly apply brakes, drove at an excessive speed, and failed to keep a proper lookout. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered orthopedic and neurologic injuries to the neck and back requiring rehabilitation and injections as a result of the collision.
The defendant issued a general denial of all negligence and injury allegations, further claiming that the plaintiff's actions caused or contributed to the collision. Following a trial, a jury determined that the defendant was 80% responsible for the accident and the plaintiff was 20% responsible.
The jury awarded the plaintiff $14,391.26 for past medical expenses and $2,863.75 for past pain and suffering, totaling $17,255.01. This award was then reduced to $13,804 to reflect the plaintiff's comparative fault.
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