Houston, Texas Jury Awards $130,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped their vehicle on a highway in Houston, Texas. The other driver then struck the stopped vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit claimed the collision caused injuries to their neck and back. The other driver admitted to hitting the vehicle but argued the injuries were not caused by the accident. A jury awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $130,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On February 28, 2014, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by a defendant's vehicle while traveling southbound on the 2300 block of State Highway 6 in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff had stopped in accordance with traffic conditions when the defendant struck the vehicle from behind. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to brake, maintain a proper lookout, and keep an assured clear distance.
The plaintiff claimed to have sustained spinal injuries to the neck and back as a result of the collision, which required chiropractic care, MRIs, and surgical intervention. The defendant admitted liability for the collision itself but disputed the causation of the injuries, arguing that the plaintiff's injuries predated the accident.
Following a trial, a jury found that the plaintiff was entitled to $35,000 in past damages and $95,000 in future damages.
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