Texas Jury Finds Negligence in Rear-End Collision, Awards $3,550
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The injured driver sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses. The case went to a jury, which found the at-fault driver negligent and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $5,485
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A vehicle collision occurred on May 2, 2016, at the intersection of West Bellfort Avenue and South Dairy Ashford in Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was stopped at a red light when the defendant's vehicle crashed into it, causing the plaintiff to suffer injuries and incur medical expenses.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on February 13, 2018, alleging the defendant failed to operate their vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, control speed, or keep a proper lookout. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and physical impairment. The defendant denied the allegations and asserted various defenses, including contributory negligence, acts of third parties, and the plaintiff's alleged failure to mitigate damages.
Following a trial, a jury on February 26, 2020, found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff $3,550 for past physical pain, mental anguish, and reasonable medical care expenses. The court subsequently denied the defendant's motion to modify the judgment and entered a final judgment on June 19, 2020. The final judgment included the jury's awarded damages, $1,935.01 in court costs, and post-judgment interest, totaling $5,485 in favor of the plaintiff.
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