Houston Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Crash, Awards $48,862
One driver was stopped waiting to make a left turn when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The collision caused injuries to the neck and back. The jury found the second driver at fault for the crash and awarded damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $48,862
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On November 10, 2014, in Houston, Texas, a plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind by a defendant's vehicle while stopped and waiting to make a left turn onto Clearwood Drive. Both parties were reportedly attempting to maneuver around an existing accident ahead. The plaintiff subsequently alleged permanent neck and back injuries, including cervical and lumbar disc herniations and protrusions, and radiculopathy, which required epidural steroid injections.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence, citing failures in lookout, speed control, braking, and general care. The defendant denied these allegations, contending that the plaintiff's abrupt left turn caused the collision. The defendant further argued that the plaintiff's injuries were degenerative and unrelated to the accident.
A jury ultimately found the defendant negligent and determined this negligence factually caused harm to the plaintiff. The plaintiff received an award of $28,862 for past medical expenses, $10,000 for past pain and suffering, and $10,000 for future pain and suffering.
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