Texas Jury Awards $30,000 in Failure to Yield Collision
One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver, attempting to turn left, crashed into their vehicle. The northbound driver sued, alleging the other driver failed to yield the right of way and was distracted. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded the northbound driver damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $43,739
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $43,739 is above 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 vehicle collision occurred on May 31, 2017, on Fry Road/Cypress Rosehill Drive in Texas. A southbound driver attempted a left turn into a private drive without yielding to an oncoming northbound vehicle, resulting in a collision.
The northbound driver, as plaintiff, filed a lawsuit on March 26, 2019, alleging the defendant was negligent for various reasons, including failing to yield the right of way, maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, and obey Texas motor vehicle statutes. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, medical expenses, and loss of earning capacity. The defendant filed a general denial, disputing the allegations and asserting proportionate responsibility under Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The defendant also requested jury instructions on sudden emergency or unavoidable accident.
The case proceeded to trial, and on February 29, 2024, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $30,000 in general damages. A final judgment was entered on April 5, 2024. Under the final judgment, the plaintiff was awarded $9,814.52 in general damages and $3,924.84 in attorneys' fees and costs, to be paid by the defendant. The case concluded with a judgment for the plaintiff.
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 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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