Houston Jury Awards $39,014 After Left Turn Collision
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver made a left turn in front of them, causing a collision. The injured driver was diagnosed with neck and back sprains, headaches, and other issues. The jury found both drivers negligent.
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
- $39,014
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Left Turn Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $39,014 is above 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 collision occurred in Houston, Harris County, Texas, on July 1, 2014, at the intersection of Telephone Road and Red Robin Road. The plaintiff was traveling northbound on Telephone Road when the defendant, an unlicensed driver, made a left turn in front of the plaintiff's vehicle, resulting in a crash. The plaintiff subsequently reported diagnoses of brachial neuritis, cervical/thoracic/lumbar sprain and strain, headaches, and myofasciitis, asserting serious and permanent injuries.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant was negligent by failing to maintain a proper lookout, failing to apply brakes properly, failing to yield the right-of-way, and failing to take evasive action. The defendant denied these allegations, claiming the plaintiff did not sustain serious or permanent injuries and that the plaintiff's own actions caused or contributed to the accident.
A jury ultimately found the defendant driver 50% negligent and the defendant car owner 50% negligent. The jury awarded the plaintiff $21,514 for past medical expenses and $17,500 for pain and suffering, totaling $39,014.
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.
VerdictlyTM Score
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