Baytown, Texas Rear-End Collision Injury Case Settles for $4,200
One driver stopped in traffic and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver who was hit sought damages for pain, medical expenses, and lost wages. The other driver claimed the injured party was also at fault. The case was settled for $4,200.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $4,200
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On July 1, 2017, a vehicle carrying the plaintiff and two minor plaintiffs was rear-ended by the defendant's vehicle on Crosby Cedar Bayou in Baytown, Texas, after stopping in traffic. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on January 24, 2019, alleging the defendant's negligence, specifically citing failure to yield, maintain a proper lookout, brake, and control speed. The suit sought damages for physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, physical impairment, and lost wages.
The defendant responded on August 2, 2019, denying fault and asserting defenses such as the plaintiff's comparative responsibility, negligence per se, sudden emergency, and unavoidable accident. The defendant also claimed any injuries were pre-existing or subsequent conditions and sought credit for prior payments. The plaintiff later sought a non-suit without prejudice against the defendant, which the court granted on June 10, 2020.
However, the case continued for the minor plaintiffs, with a guardian ad litem appointed. On November 15, 2022, the court approved a compromise settlement of $4,200.00. This amount was allocated among the minor plaintiffs, Medicaid for one minor, the plaintiffs' attorney, and the guardian ad litem. All claims were dismissed with prejudice on December 12, 2022, concluding the case.
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