Harris County Jury Awards $27,817 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped at a red light was hit from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The jury found the driver who caused the collision negligent and awarded damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Back Strain / Soft Tissue Injuries
Back strain and soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back, often resulting from the sudden impact forces experienced during a collision.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $27,818
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $27,818 is near the median of $13,980 for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $5,649 to $30,000, based on 1000 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On December 8, 2015, a rear-end collision occurred in Harris County, Texas, when a vehicle driven by the defendant struck another vehicle stopped at a red light. The plaintiff driver and plaintiff passenger, who were in the stopped vehicle, alleged they suffered cervical and lumbar spine injuries. Authorities cited the defendant at the scene for failing to control the speed of his vehicle.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit, claiming the defendant was negligent. They alleged the defendant failed to control vehicle speed, maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes, use ordinary care, and maintain an assured clear distance. The defendant issued a general denial of all allegations of negligence and injury.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff driver $18,103.88 for past medical expenses. The plaintiff passenger received $9,213.96 for past medical expenses and $500 for past pain and suffering, resulting in a total award of $27,817.84.
Understanding This Case
- The majority of soft tissue injuries resolve within 6-12 weeks with proper treatment. However, approximately 10-20% of cases may develop into chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2019, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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