Harris County Jury Awards $94,854 in Left Turn Collision
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a collision. The first driver alleged the second driver failed to yield the right of way and made a sudden left turn, causing a crash. The collision also impacted a third vehicle. The first driver claimed the second driver's negligence caused severe personal injuries, including medical expenses and pain. The second driver denied the allegations and raised defenses, including the first driver's own negligence. A jury found the second driver mostly responsible for the incident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $42,354
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $42,354 is above 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
An automobile collision occurred on August 24, 2017, in Harris County, Texas, when the plaintiff's westbound vehicle collided with the defendant's eastbound vehicle. According to the plaintiff, the defendant failed to yield the right of way while making a sudden left turn on Griggs Road, causing the initial impact and subsequently a collision with a third vehicle.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence caused severe personal injuries by failing to control the vehicle, maintain a proper lookout, and comply with traffic laws. The plaintiff sought damages for medical expenses, pain, suffering, physical impairment, and lost wages. The defendant denied liability, arguing the plaintiff was contributorily negligent and that some claimed medical damages stemmed from unrelated conditions. The defendant also sought to reduce claimed medical costs and limit lost earnings.
Following a jury trial, which concluded on April 28, 2021, the jury found the defendant 70% responsible for the collision and the plaintiff 30% responsible. The plaintiff had claimed specific damages, including for past and future medical care and past pain and physical impairment. A final judgment was entered on June 10, 2021, awarding the plaintiff $35,591.15 in past damages and $52,500.00 in future damages. With pre-judgment interest and court costs, the total judgment awarded was $94,854.37, reflecting the jury's comparative fault finding.
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 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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