Houston Jury Awards $28,596 in Intersection Car Crash

On August 23, 2016, an automobile collision occurred at an intersection in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff was turning left when the defendant, failing to make a required left turn, proceeded straight and collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. On January 19, 2017, the plaintiff filed a complaint, alleging the defendant operated her vehicle at excessive speed, failed to maintain a proper lookout, and disobeyed traffic signs. The plaintiff sought damages for physical pain, medical expenses, lost wages, and vehicle damage, among other claims.

The defendant responded by denying all allegations and asserting an affirmative defense of contributory negligence, claiming the plaintiff's own actions contributed to the accident. The defendant also sought to limit the plaintiff's recovery for medical expenses. The case proceeded with several trial resets and procedural motions.

On October 31, 2019, a jury reached a verdict, finding the defendant 100% responsible for the collision and the plaintiff 0% responsible. The jury awarded the plaintiff $25,000, which included $12,000 for past lost wages and $13,000 for past medical care expenses. The final judgment, entered on December 17, 2019, included an additional $3,596 in prejudgment interest, bringing the total award to $28,596. The case concluded as a plaintiff's win via jury verdict.