Harris County Jury Awards $8,041.38 in Rear-End Collision
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle. The driver who was struck filed a lawsuit seeking damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost income. The other driver claimed the accident was unavoidable due to the sun and that the injured driver's conditions were pre-existing. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $8,041
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $8,041 is near the median of $14,473 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,770 to $42,056, based on 190 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On September 29, 2016, a rear-end collision occurred on the 14800 block of Grisby Road in Harris County, Texas, when one vehicle struck the rear of another. The driver of the striking vehicle, who later became the defendant, received a citation for failure to control speed. In March 2018, the driver of the struck vehicle, the plaintiff, filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant's negligence. The plaintiff claimed the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, apply brakes, maintain an assured clear distance, control vehicle speed, and exercise ordinary care. The plaintiff sought damages for medical expenses, physical pain, impairment, disfigurement, and lost income.
The defendant filed a defense denying all allegations. In December 2019, the defendant expanded the defense, claiming the plaintiff's injuries were attributable to pre-existing or subsequent conditions, that medical expense recovery should be limited, and that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages. The defendant also asserted the accident was unavoidable due to morning sun. The case proceeded to trial after multiple continuances.
On March 24, 2022, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. In April 2022, the Court granted a joint motion for final judgment. The judgment awarded the plaintiff $7,500 in damages and $541.38 in court costs, totaling $8,041.38 against the defendant.
Understanding This Case
- 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 2022, 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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