Montgomery County Jury Issues Defense Verdict in Car Crash Trial, Awards $3,018
One driver was traveling on a freeway when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The driver who was struck filed a lawsuit alleging the other driver operated their vehicle negligently. The defendant denied fault and claimed the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the damages, as did third parties. The defendant also asserted that the plaintiff's injuries were due to prior medical problems and that the defendant faced an unexpected emergency. The case went to trial, and the jury found in favor of the defendant.
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-Defense
- Amount
- $11,110
- County
- Montgomery County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-defense of $11,110 is above the median of Undisclosed for back strain / soft tissue cases resolved by verdict-defense. The typical range is Undisclosed to Undisclosed, based on 171 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On July 22, 2016, a vehicle driven by the plaintiff was struck by a vehicle operated by the defendant on 45 North Freeway in Shenandoah, Montgomery County, Texas. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on July 3, 2017, alleging the defendant's negligent operation of an automobile. Claims included failure to maintain an assured clear distance, excessive speed, and driver inattention. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future medical expenses, physical pain, lost wages, vehicle repair costs, and other related expenses.
The defendant filed a general denial on August 2, 2017, asserting the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the damages. The defense also claimed the plaintiff's injuries resulted from prior or subsequent medical problems, cited a sudden emergency, and sought reductions for comparative fault.
The case proceeded to trial, concluding with a jury verdict on December 14, 2023, in favor of the defendant. The jury awarded the defendant $6,955.00 in damages against the plaintiff. On January 29, 2024, the court entered a final judgment, awarding the defendant $3,018.85 in general damages. The court also ordered the plaintiff to pay the defendant's attorneys' fees and costs totaling $1,136.27. The defendant prevailed in the final judgment.
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 Montgomery County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2024, 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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