Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $42,662.78 in Collision
One driver was lawfully proceeding on a roadway when their vehicle was struck by another driver attempting a turn. The second driver failed to yield the right-of-way, was distracted, and did not maintain a proper lookout. The first driver suffered disc injuries to their lumbar spine.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $42,663
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Right Turn Collision
Case Overview
In September 2019, a plaintiff, who was driving for a ride-sharing service, was traveling east on W. Belfort Avenue in Houston, Texas, when their vehicle was struck in the right rear. The defendant's vehicle was attempting a right turn from an intersecting road and collided with the plaintiff's car.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant failed to yield the right-of-way, was distracted by a cell phone, failed to maintain a proper lookout, operated their vehicle at an unsafe speed, and failed to avoid the collision. The plaintiff claimed lumbar disc injuries requiring recommended but declined spinal epidural injections. The defendant generally denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
A jury in Houston, Texas, found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff was awarded $42,662.78 in past damages.
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