Houston Texas Jury Awards $18,333 in Rear-End Collision

On June 14, 2015, an automobile collision occurred at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Wescott Street in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff's vehicle from behind while the plaintiff was traveling westbound, causing bodily injury. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, claiming the defendant operated a vehicle negligently by failing to maintain a proper lookout, apply brakes, control the vehicle, avoid a collision, travel at a safe speed, and maintain adequate distance.

The plaintiff sought actual damages, prejudgment and post-judgment interest, and costs of suit. The defendant denied the allegations of negligence and asserted that the plaintiff's claimed damages were attributable to pre-existing or other conditions unrelated to the incident. The defendant contended these conditions were the sole or proximate cause of the alleged damages.

After a trial, a jury in Houston returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff on May 24, 2018. The court awarded total damages of $18,333.88. This amount included $12,757.78 for past medical expenses, $500.00 for past physical pain, $2,000.00 for past physical impairment, along with taxable costs and prejudgment interest. The case was formally concluded on July 20, 2018.