Houston Jury Awards $16,315 in Rear-End Collision
One driver stopped in traffic when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The driver who was hit alleged injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages for past pain and suffering, past medical expenses, and past lost wages.
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
- $16,315
- 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 $16,315 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
A jury awarded a plaintiff $16,315 in damages following a rear-end collision in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred on November 19, 2014, when the plaintiff's vehicle, stopped in eastbound traffic on Wallisville Road, was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff reported suffering a shoulder sprain and thoracic and lumbar sprain and strain as a result.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant was negligent for failing to control vehicle speed, take proper evasive action, avoid the collision, maintain a proper lookout, and maintain an assured clear distance. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and injury.
After considering the arguments, the jury found the defendant negligent. The plaintiff received $3,000 for past pain and suffering, $9,301 for past medical expenses, and $4,014 for past wage loss.
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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