Court Rules for Plaintiff, Awards $18,180 in Motor Vehicle Accident
One driver caused a car accident that damaged another person's vehicle. The injured person incurred significant expenses for repairs, towing, ambulance, medical treatment, and lost wages. The injured person filed a lawsuit seeking compensation. The other driver claimed financial hardship but did not file counterclaims. The court ruled in favor of the injured person and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $18,180
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
An automobile accident occurred on January 16, 2017, when the defendant caused damage to the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently incurred expenses, including vehicle repair costs, towing and storage fees, ambulance charges, physician's bills, hospital stay costs, and emergency room expenses. The plaintiff also claimed lost wages and pain and suffering.
On March 3, 2017, the plaintiff filed a complaint seeking compensation for these damages. In response to the lawsuit, the defendant presented a defense on June 19, 2023, claiming financial hardship due to unemployment, lack of reliable transportation, potential homelessness, pending bankruptcy, and credit card debt. The defendant did not file any counterclaims.
The case proceeded to a bench trial, and on November 27, 2017, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff. The plaintiff was awarded a judgment against the defendant totaling $18,180.63, with post-judgment interest set at 5% until the judgment was fully satisfied. The award represented compensation for the expenses and damages incurred by the plaintiff as a direct result of the automobile accident.
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