Houston Rear-End Collision Settles for $22,100
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The driver who was hit alleged they sustained injuries to their low back, requiring treatment for lumbar disc injuries. The parties settled the case.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $22,100
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
In late 2016, a plaintiff was lawfully stopped at a red light on Westheimer Road near the Houston Galleria Mall in Houston, Texas, when a defendant driver rear-ended his vehicle. The defendant driver, who was operating a vehicle in the course of her employment, admitted to being distracted by her phone at the time of the collision.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action, alleging the defendant driver was negligent in failing to control her vehicle, maintain a proper lookout, and make a timely application of brakes, causing the collision. The plaintiff alleged lumbar disc injuries that required orthopedic treatment. While the defendant driver stipulated liability for causing the collision, she denied that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries. The plaintiff also alleged the defendant employer was vicariously liable for the driver's actions.
The parties ultimately resolved the case through a settlement. The plaintiff received $22,100 to conclude the matter.
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