Houston, Texas Jury Awards $34,040 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was merging onto a highway when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck and back discs, requiring medical treatment. The other driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the severity of the injuries. The jury found the second driver's actions caused harm to the first driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $34,040
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a negligence action in Houston, Texas, after experiencing a rear-end collision on February 6, 2016. The plaintiff's vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle while merging onto Highway 59 South from Highway 610. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent for failing to maintain a safe distance, traveling at an unsafe speed, failing to keep a proper lookout, driving inattentively, and failing to apply brakes timely.
The plaintiff maintained the accident caused disc injuries to the neck and back, which required MRIs, injections, and treatment from a spine specialist. While the defendant stipulated liability for the collision, the defendant denied that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries as a result of the incident.
A jury determined that the defendant's negligence was a factual cause of harm to the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $7,500 for pain and suffering and $26,540 for past medical expenses.
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