Houston Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $5,500
One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended her, pushing her into the vehicle in front. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including a disc protrusion. The other driver argued the injured driver caused the collision. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $5,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Multiple Vehicle Collision
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on September 13, 2016, in Houston, Texas, when a plaintiff's vehicle, stopped for traffic on Fairbanks North Houston Road, was struck from the rear by a defendant's vehicle, pushing it into the car ahead.
The plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit, alleging the incident caused neck and back injuries, including sprains and disc protrusions at C4-5 and C5-6. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes timely, maintain an assured clear distance, and was distracted by a cell phone. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, arguing the plaintiff's actions caused or contributed to the accident.
A jury found the defendant negligent and that this negligence caused harm to the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $5,000 for past medical expenses and $500 for past pain and suffering.
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