Harris County, Texas Jury Awards $13,000 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was operating a tractor trailer when the other driver collided with the rear of their vehicle. The impact caused the driver of the tractor trailer to strike their head. The driver sustained injuries to their neck and back.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $13,000 is near the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On June 18, 2013, a collision occurred in the 9600 block of Grant Road in Harris County, Texas. A tractor-trailer operated by the plaintiff was struck in the rear by a vehicle operated by the defendant, which was owned by a defendant car owner. The impact reportedly caused the plaintiff to hit his head on the driver's side window. The plaintiff sustained a head contusion and injuries to his neck and back, requiring orthopedic treatment.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a vehicular negligence action, maintaining that the defendant was negligent. Allegations included failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to pay attention to the roadway, failing to control vehicle speed, driving while distracted, failing to maintain an assured safe distance, and failing to timely apply brakes to avoid the collision. The defendant generally denied the allegations of negligence and injury.
A jury found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff was awarded $9,000 for past medical expenses and $4,000 for past pain and suffering.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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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