Houston Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $223.29
One driver failed to control their speed and rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. The driver who was hit sustained injuries and sought damages for pain, medical care, and disfigurement. The other driver denied fault and requested a jury trial. The jury found in favor of the injured driver and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $223
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On February 2, 2019, a rear-end collision occurred on the Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas, when the defendant failed to control speed and distance, striking the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant received a citation for failure to control speed at the scene. The plaintiff alleged sustaining serious personal injuries as a result of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on October 27, 2020, alleging the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, maintain reasonable speed, maintain safe distance, was inattentive, and failed to timely apply brakes. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, medical care, physical impairment, physical disfigurement, interest, and court costs. The defendant responded with a general denial and requested a jury trial.
The case proceeded to trial, and on December 8, 2021, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff general damages totaling $223.29 against the defendant. The case subsequently concluded as a plaintiff win via jury verdict.
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