Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $35,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was slowing for traffic when the other driver struck them from behind. The drivers disputed fault and the extent of injuries. The jury found the striking driver negligent and awarded damages for pain and suffering and medical expenses to the occupants of the first vehicle.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $35,000
- 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 personal injury lawsuit stemmed from a rear-end collision on July 5, 2012, on I-10 near Greenhouse in Houston, Texas. The plaintiffs were slowing for traffic when their vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was negligent, citing excessive speed, inadequate vehicle control, insufficient following distance, and inattention. They claimed the collision caused them to suffer neck and back injuries requiring ongoing chiropractic treatment.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, arguing that the plaintiff driver made a sudden and abrupt stop, which caused the accident. The defendant also disputed that the plaintiffs sustained any serious or permanent injuries from the collision.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the male plaintiff $7,500 for past pain and suffering and $7,500 for past medical expenses. The female plaintiff received $10,000 for past pain and suffering and $10,000 for past medical expenses. The total damages awarded to the plaintiffs amounted to $35,000.
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