Houston Personal Injury Rear-End Collision Settles for $6,500
A 12-year-old boy was riding in a car when it was hit from behind. The boy's family claimed the other driver was negligent and caused the collision. The boy's injuries included neck and shoulder sprains that required chiropractic treatment. The other driver argued that the boy's driver caused the accident by changing lanes improperly. The parties reached a settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $6,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A minor sustained neck and shoulder injuries when the vehicle in which the minor was a passenger was rear-ended on Eastex Freeway in Houston, Texas, on August 15, 2013. The minor plaintiff alleged the defendant driver was negligent by failing to control vehicle speed, maintain an assured clear distance, and apply brakes timely. The plaintiff reported neck and shoulder sprains and spasms, which required chiropractic care.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence. The defendant argued that the collision was caused by the plaintiff's host driver, who allegedly made an improper lane change directly in front of the defendant's vehicle.
The parties ultimately reached a settlement in the amount of $6,500.
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