Harris County Jury Awards $421.40 in Rear-End Collision
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended sued, claiming the other driver was inattentive and speeding. The injured driver sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and lost wages. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured driver.
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
- $421
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $421 is below 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
A rear-end automobile collision occurred on December 13, 2016, near the 1000 Block of N. Post Oak Road in Harris County, Texas. The defendant's vehicle struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on January 8, 2018, alleging the defendant drove inattentively, failed to apply brakes, failed to maintain a proper lookout, drove at an excessive speed, and followed too closely. The plaintiff sought compensation for bodily injuries, including past and future medical expenses, pain, suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and lost wages. The defendant responded with a general denial of the allegations and raised a defense concerning limitations on the recovery of medical expenses. The court ordered mandatory mediation in May 2019.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, concluding on May 12, 2021, with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded the plaintiff $350 in general damages. The court subsequently entered a judgment on June 7, 2021, adding $71.40 in general damages, bringing the total award to $421.40.
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 2021, 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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