Texas City Jury Awards $1,550 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit was diagnosed with sprain and strain injuries. The jury found the driver who hit the vehicle from behind was negligent.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,550
- County
- Galveston County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Case Overview
On December 12, 2017, a vehicular negligence case originated in Texas City, Texas, after the plaintiff's work van was struck from the rear. The plaintiff maintained she was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 34 Street and FM 1764 when the defendant's vehicle collided with her. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent, citing failure to apply brakes, distracted driving, excessive speed, and failure to stop for the red light. Following the incident, the plaintiff sought treatment for cervical/thoracic and lumbar sprain and strain.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury. The defendant contended that the plaintiff failed to exercise ordinary care, which proximately caused any alleged injuries, and demanded strict proof of the plaintiff's claims at trial.
A jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $1,550. This total included $300 for pain and suffering and $1,250 for past medical expenses.
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