Houston, Texas Jury Awards $594,663.50 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The first driver stated they suffered serious neck and back injuries requiring surgery. The second driver admitted to not paying attention at the time of the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $594,663
- County
- Galveston County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On October 20, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred on IH 45 in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle, reportedly traveling northbound at approximately 25 mph, was struck by the defendant's vehicle, which was estimated to be traveling at about 60 mph. The plaintiff alleged the incident caused multiple ruptured discs in her neck and back, requiring two surgical procedures.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action, claiming the defendant failed to control speed and distance, keep a proper lookout, and operate a motor vehicle in a safe and reasonable manner. A police investigation concluded the defendant caused the accident by failing to yield the right-of-way, and the defendant reportedly admitted at the scene to being distracted. The defendant stipulated negligence in causing the collision but denied the nature and extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $101,163.50 for past damages and $493,500 for future damages, resulting in a total judgment of $594,663.50.
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