Houston Jury Finds Split Liability in Rear-End Collision, Awards $1,928
One driver changed lanes and was struck from behind by another driver who was speeding. The injured driver sought medical treatment for neck, back, and elbow pain, later diagnosed with disc injuries and an elbow disorder. The jury found both drivers 50% negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Mixed
- Amount
- $3,856
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On February 13, 2017, a motor vehicle collision occurred on the North Freeway in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of her car shortly after she changed lanes to avoid road debris. The plaintiff claimed the defendant approached at a high rate of speed and was negligent in failing to maintain proper attention, a proper lookout, an adequate distance between vehicles, and appropriate braking. The plaintiff sought damages for injuries including a lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc disorder, and right elbow internal derangement, which required epidural steroid injections.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury, arguing the plaintiff caused the collision by suddenly moving into the defendant's lane. A jury ultimately found both the defendant and the plaintiff 50% negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,856 for past medical expenses, which was then reduced to $1,928 based on the comparative negligence finding.
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