Humble, Texas Jury Awards $46,263 in Rear-End Collision
One driver was proceeding westbound and slowed to make a turn when their vehicle was struck from behind by the other driver. The driver who was struck from behind reported injuries to their neck and shoulder. The jury awarded damages for past medical expenses, past pain and suffering, past lost wages, and future pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Neck Injury (Whiplash) Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed, whiplash can cause significant pain and disability.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $46,263
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rear End Collision
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $46,263 is above the median of $11,079 for neck injury (whiplash) cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,175 to $31,428, based on 656 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit following a rear-end collision in Humble, Texas, on July 26, 2015. The incident occurred on East FM 1960 near Timber Forest Drive when the plaintiff's vehicle slowed to make a right turn into a shopping center and was struck from behind by a pickup truck operated by the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to maintain a safe distance, and failing to apply brakes in time, claiming injuries to her neck and shoulder, including cervical disc bulges that required steroid injections.
The defendant admitted liability for causing the collision but denied that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries from what was described as a minor impact. Following a trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff $31,263.20 for past medical expenses, $6,000 for past pain and suffering, and $6,000 for past lost wages. The jury also awarded $3,000 for future pain and suffering.
Understanding This Case
- Most whiplash injuries improve within 2-3 months. However, about 25% of patients experience chronic symptoms lasting over a year, significantly impacting quality of life.
- 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.
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