Texas Jury Issues Verdict in Rear-End Collision, Awards $170,988
One driver sued another after a collision on November 26, 2018. The first driver stated they were hit from behind at an intersection. They claimed the other driver failed to control their speed and breached their duty of care. The injured driver sought damages for personal injuries and property damage. The other driver denied the allegations and raised several defenses. The case went to trial, and a jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $244,960
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on November 26, 2018, when the defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle at the intersection of West Bay Area Boulevard and Friendswood Road in Texas. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant failed to control vehicle speed, keep a proper lookout, turn safely, operate at a reasonable speed, apply brakes timely, maintain proper distance, and drove recklessly. The plaintiff claimed severe personal injuries and property damage, seeking various forms of relief including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.
The defendant filed a general denial and raised defenses, including contributory negligence and assertions that medical damages were due to prior or unrelated conditions. The defendant also sought to limit potential damages, such as medical expenses and loss of earnings, and raised constitutional objections to punitive damages.
The case proceeded to trial, concluding with a jury verdict for the plaintiff on March 5, 2025. The jury awarded the plaintiff $170,988.04 in general damages. On May 13, 2025, the court entered a judgment on the merits, awarding the plaintiff $68,281.66 in general damages, along with $5,690.36 in attorneys' fees and costs. The case was terminated as a plaintiff win via jury verdict.
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