Houston, Texas Jury Awards $310,814 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was accused of negligently striking the rear of another vehicle, causing it to hit the car in front. The impact resulted in neck and back injuries that required surgery. The court found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past pain and suffering and past medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $310,814
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A rear-end collision occurred on June 6, 2013, on the 1600 block of North Loop West in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle, pushing it into the car ahead. The plaintiff claimed this impact caused cervical and lumbar injuries that eventually required surgery.
The plaintiff asserted the defendant was negligent by failing to control vehicle speed, following too closely, driving inattentively, and failing to timely apply brakes. Diagnoses included foraminal stenosis of the cervical and lumbar spine and cervical disc ruptures with spinal cord compression. The plaintiff underwent cervical and lumbar surgeries but reported continued numbness and tingling in the hands. The defendant issued a general denial of all allegations of negligence and injury.
The court found the defendant negligent and determined this negligence caused the plaintiff's injuries. The plaintiff was awarded $135,000 for past pain and suffering and $175,814 for past medical expenses.
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