Houston Jury Finds Negligence, Awards $65,985 in Vehicle Crash
One driver was operating a vehicle in the far right lane of a highway when they were struck by another vehicle. The driver alleged the other vehicle pulled from a parked position on the shoulder directly into their path. The driver claimed the other driver failed to keep a proper lookout and violated traffic laws. The case involved claims for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $65,985
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On January 26, 2019, a motor vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 45 southbound in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant, operating a vehicle while in the course and scope of employment for an employer, pulled from a parked position on the southbound shoulder directly into the plaintiff's path. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent, alleging failures to maintain a proper lookout, turn to avoid the collision, maintain proper distance, signal when starting from a parked position, and display hazard warning lamps, among other violations of the Texas Transportation Code.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking damages for past and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, physical impairment, loss of earnings, disfigurement, mental anguish, and exemplary damages. The complaint invoked the doctrine of Respondeat Superior against the defendant's employer. In response, the defendants denied all allegations and asserted affirmative defenses, including contributory negligence, proportionate responsibility, and comparative fault on the part of the plaintiff.
The case proceeded to a jury trial. On August 26, 2025, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury found the defendant negligent and determined that he was acting within the course and scope of his employment at the time of the incident. The jury awarded the plaintiff $43,054.48 in damages for past medical care, physical pain and mental anguish, and physical impairment. A final judgment, entered on August 28, 2025, included these damages along with pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest at 7.50% per annum, and court costs, resulting in a total award of $65,985.
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