Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $4,000 in Rear-End Crash
One driver was operating his vehicle when he was struck from behind by the other driver. The collision caused the first driver to sustain injuries. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded the first driver damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On March 31, 2017, a motor vehicle incident occurred in Houston, Texas, at the intersection of Clay Road and Gessner Road. The plaintiff, who was operating a vehicle westbound, was struck from the rear by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to make proper and timely application of brakes, maintain an assured clear distance, control vehicle speed, and keep a proper lookout.
The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence and injury. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained injuries to the left elbow, right shoulder, and cervical and lumbar spine as a result of the collision. After considering the evidence, a jury found that the defendant's negligence caused harm to the plaintiff and awarded the plaintiff $4,000 in past damages.
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