Harris County Jury Awards $25,143.81 in Rear-End Collision

On March 9, 2018, a rear-end collision occurred on Westheimer Road in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was stopped at a red traffic light when it was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle, resulting in the plaintiff sustaining bodily injuries and damages.

The plaintiff filed a complaint on January 29, 2020, alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout, operating at an excessive speed, failing to timely apply brakes, failing to warn of the imminent collision, and failing to maintain an assured clear distance between vehicles. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, physical impairment, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish, disfigurement, and exemplary damages. The defendant responded with a general denial and asserted a limitation on recovery of medical expenses under state law.

The case proceeded to a jury trial on April 12, 2022. On April 18, 2022, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $5,000 in general damages and $20,143.81 in additional damages. A final judgment was entered on June 21, 2022, ordering the defendant to pay the plaintiff $3,703.96 in general damages and $641.49 in attorneys' fees and costs.