Sangamon County Jury Awards $1.5 Million in Red-Light Collision
One driver was attempting to turn left when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit sought medical treatment for neck, shoulder, and back pain, and an MRI revealed a lumbar disc herniation. The jury found both drivers partially at fault for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $28,888
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
In Houston, Texas, a vehicular negligence action was filed following a rear-end collision that occurred on February 9, 2018. The plaintiff was driving on Bob White Drive and slowed to execute a left turn when the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's car. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes, control vehicle speed, and keep a safe distance between vehicles.
Following the incident, the plaintiff reported neck, shoulder, and back pain, receiving chiropractic treatment and undergoing an MRI, which revealed a lumbar disc herniation. The defendant contended that the collision was caused by the plaintiff's actions or those of a third party. A jury ultimately found the defendant 60% negligent and the plaintiff 40% negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $46,060 in damages, which was reduced to $28,888 to account for the comparative negligence finding.
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