Houston, Texas Jury Awards $30,003 in Rear-End Collision
One driver alleged they were injured when their slowing car was hit from behind by a vehicle that had been struck by the defendant driver. The defendant driver swerved into the plaintiff's lane and hit the vehicle behind the plaintiff, pushing it into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff suffered injuries to their chest, neck, back, and right arm.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $30,003
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On March 13, 2012, in Houston, Texas, a plaintiff's slow-moving vehicle was involved in a rear-end collision on Highway 59. The plaintiff alleged a defendant driver swerved into the lane, striking the vehicle immediately behind the plaintiff's car, which then collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff filed a negligence action, asserting the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout and operated the vehicle in an unsafe manner, causing the multi-car incident.
The plaintiff claimed injuries to the chest, neck, back, and right arm, including a rotator cuff tear. The defendant issued a general denial of all allegations regarding negligence and injury.
The court found the defendant was negligent and that this negligence caused harm to the plaintiff. The plaintiff was awarded $30,003, comprising $10,000 for past pain and suffering, $10,000 for past disfigurement, and $10,003 for past medical expenses.
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