(December 2023) - Houston Partner Jason A.
Powers recently secured a trial victory on behalf of an insured
in a rear-end collision case in Harris County, Texas. In this
matter, the plaintiff was stopped at a traffic light when the
defendant rear-ended her. The plaintiff visited the emergency room
the next day where she received treatment from various providers,
including an orthopedic surgeon. Her MRI showed a small disc
herniation in her lower back.
The plaintiff subsequently sued the insured, claiming that her
car moved several feet at the time of impact because the defendant
was traveling at a high rate of speed. The photos, however,
reflected a more minor impact. The plaintiff further contended that
as a result of the accident, she sustained injuries to her neck and
back.
