Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $5,751 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was operating a sport utility vehicle when they struck the back of another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle alleged the other driver's speed was too high for the conditions, causing the collision and their injuries. The defense argued various factors contributed to the crash, including the plaintiffs' own actions. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $12,745
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On January 26, 2015, a motor vehicle collision occurred on the 3000 Block of Federal Road in Houston, Texas. A vehicle operated by the plaintiff, with a co-plaintiff as a passenger, was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant's negligence in failing to control the speed of his vehicle caused the collision and their resulting injuries. They sought compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost income, physical impairment, pain and anguish, and property damage, along with punitive damages.
The defendant issued a general denial of the allegations. The defense also asserted that recovery for medical expenses should be limited to amounts actually paid or incurred, and raised arguments of the plaintiffs' failure to mitigate damages, contributory negligence by other parties, unavoidable accident, and sudden emergency. The case progressed through several continuances and was ordered to mandatory mediation.
The case proceeded to trial, concluding with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiffs on December 12, 2024. The jury awarded the plaintiff $2,329.88 and the co-plaintiff $4,664.70 in general damages. A final judgment was entered on December 27, 2024, awarding the plaintiff $1,591.21 and the co-plaintiff $3,815.80 in general damages. Additionally, the court awarded the plaintiffs $344.25 in attorneys' fees and costs, to be paid by the defendant. The case was subsequently terminated.
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