Houston Jury Awards $3,704 in Rear-End Collision

A personal injury lawsuit stemmed from a rear-end collision that occurred on November 14, 2014, at the intersection of the 4500 block of Telephone Road and South Loop East in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff’s vehicle was stopped or stopping in traffic when it was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant’s negligence, citing failure to maintain a proper lookout, driving inattentively, following too closely, and failing to apply brakes properly. Following the accident, the plaintiff sought emergency medical attention for pain in the neck, chest, back, lower extremities, hip, and a left upper extremity, later receiving treatment for cervical and lumbar injuries with radiculopathy.

The defendant admitted liability for causing the collision but disputed the extent of the plaintiff's injuries, contending that the plaintiff suffered only minor soft tissue injuries that resolved within weeks. After hearing the arguments, a jury awarded the plaintiff $3,704 for past medical expenses. The jury declined to award any damages for pain and suffering or future medical expenses.