Houston Jury Finds Negligence in Parking Lot Crash, Awards $1,018.56
One driver was parked in a parking lot when the other driver reversed at a high speed and struck the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered injuries and filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The defendant denied the allegations and raised several affirmative defenses. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury awarded damages to the plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,018
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,018 is below the median of $14,473 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,770 to $42,056, based on 190 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred on May 29, 2017, in a parking lot at 14315 Bellaire Boulevard in Houston, Texas. A plaintiff, a resident of Harris County, was parked when a defendant's vehicle allegedly reversed at high speed and struck the plaintiff's vehicle, causing bodily injuries. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging the defendant's negligence, including failure to control vehicle speed, operate safely, and maintain a proper lookout.
The defendant, also a Harris County resident, filed a general denial and raised several affirmative defenses, including comparative fault, sole proximate cause, and failure to mitigate damages. The case proceeded to trial, concluding with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff. On June 24, 2021, the jury awarded the plaintiff $1,018.56 in damages against the defendant, comprising general damages. The plaintiff had sought various damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and vehicle repair costs.
Understanding This Case
- 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 2021, 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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