Houston, Texas Jury Awards $9,750 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was traveling northbound when their vehicle was struck from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit from behind alleged injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the driver who initiated the collision was negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses and past pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,750
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
A vehicle operated by the plaintiff was rear-ended on June 21, 2014, while traveling northbound on US 59 North in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff alleged suffering neck and back injuries in the collision.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant driver was negligent in controlling the vehicle's speed, maintaining a proper lookout, and applying the brakes. The plaintiff also initially claimed the vehicle's owner negligently entrusted the car to an incompetent driver and failed to maintain it. Both defendants denied all allegations of negligence and injury. The defendant car owner was dismissed from the case prior to trial.
A jury found the defendant driver negligent and determined that this negligence caused harm to the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3,600 for past medical expenses and $6,150 for past pain and suffering.
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