Houston Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $16,685
One driver was slowing down in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed injuries to their neck and back. The second driver denied negligence and claimed the injuries were not serious. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $16,658
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
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 23, 2015, a vehicle carrying a driver and a passenger was rear-ended near the intersection of Interstate 45 and Louetta Rd. in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff driver was slowing for traffic when the defendant's vehicle struck them from behind. The plaintiffs subsequently filed a motor vehicle negligence action, asserting the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, apply brakes, control speed, and maintain an assured clear distance. They claimed to have sustained neck and back injuries requiring chiropractic care and rehabilitation.
The defendant denied negligence and disputed that the plaintiffs suffered any serious or permanent injuries from the incident. The case proceeded to trial, involving only the plaintiff driver and the defendant. A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff driver $16,685 in damages.
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