Houston, Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $10,500
One driver was traveling on a road in Houston when they were rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact propelled the first vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The case was settled after the second driver admitted fault.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $10,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On October 27, 2012, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on West Park Road near Osage Street in Houston. The plaintiff, a 23-year-old student, was traveling eastbound when a trailing vehicle rear-ended her car, propelling it into the vehicle ahead. The plaintiff presented to a Houston emergency room with neck, back, and right shoulder pain. She was later diagnosed with cervical and lumbar sprains and strains, and impingement of the right shoulder's supraspinatus tendon, undergoing extensive chiropractic care and physical therapy.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligent operation against the driver of the trailing vehicle. The defendant conceded liability for the collision but claimed the incident resulted from an evasive maneuver forced by an erratic nearby vehicle. The plaintiff corroborated the defendant's account of the erratic vehicle. The defense did not dispute the plaintiff's claimed medical costs of $6,898 or an estimated $3,000 for future medical care.
Following discovery, the parties reached a settlement. The defendant's insurance carrier paid the plaintiff $10,500. The policy limit was $30,000.
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