Texas Jury Awards $161,005 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was slowing down in traffic when the other driver failed to control their speed and hit the back of their vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for medical care, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other related expenses. A jury found the second driver liable and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $161,005
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On June 23, 2015, a vehicle collision occurred on I-610 and Market Street in Texas. The plaintiff was operating a vehicle traveling north on I-610 east and began to slow due to traffic ahead when the defendant failed to control his speed, colliding with the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on May 26, 2017, alleging the defendant's negligence. Claims included failing to keep a proper lookout, maintain proper control, timely apply brakes, veer to avoid collision, and drive at a safe speed. The plaintiff also asserted negligence per se under Texas Transportation Code § 545.401. Damages sought encompassed past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of consortium, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, and future medical monitoring.
The case proceeded through several continuances and ultimately went to trial. On September 1, 2021, a jury in Texas returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury found the defendant liable for the collision and awarded the plaintiff a total of $161,005, which included $86,005 in general damages. The case concluded with a jury verdict for the plaintiff.
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