Texas Jury Awards $95,000 in Rear-End Collision

On November 12, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Bouldercrest Road and Whitehall Forest Court. The plaintiff's vehicle, stopped at a traffic light, was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by the defendant. The defendant received a citation for following too closely. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit on December 20, 2017, alleging the defendant's negligent, careless, and reckless vehicle operation resulted in significant property damage and bodily injuries, seeking special and general damages, litigation expenses, and attorneys' fees.

The defendant filed an answer on April 24, 2018, admitting simple negligence for causing the accident but disputing the causation of the plaintiff's claimed injuries and the extent of the damages sought. During the discovery phase, the defendant filed motions to compel the production of medical records from non-parties, which the court granted on May 30, 2018. These records were considered relevant to assessing the scope of the plaintiff's injuries and the appropriate damages.

The case proceeded to trial, concluding with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff on November 13, 2019. A judgment was entered the following day, November 14, 2019, awarding the plaintiff $95,000 in damages. This award represented the jury's determination of general damages to compensate the plaintiff for injuries sustained as a result of the defendant's negligence in the rear-end collision.