Fort Bend County Dismisses Rear-End Collision With Prejudice
One driver struck another vehicle from behind on a road. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver failed to control speed, drove too fast, and operated the vehicle carelessly. The case involved claims for damages including pain, medical expenses, and lost income. The defendant raised several defenses, including comparative fault and pre-existing conditions. The case was dismissed after a motion for nonsuit, indicating a likely settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On May 14, 2020, plaintiffs' vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's vehicle while traveling northbound in the 600 block of Minonite Road in Fort Bend County, Rosenberg. The plaintiffs subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant failed to control vehicle speed, drove carelessly, failed to maintain a proper lookout, and violated sections of the Texas Transportation Code. The lawsuit sought damages for physical pain, medical expenses, lost earnings, and vehicle-related costs including property damage and diminished value.
The defendant generally denied the allegations and asserted several defenses, including that the plaintiffs' damages resulted from their own negligence, an unavoidable accident, or pre-existing medical conditions. After discovery, which involved a court order compelling the defendant to provide complete responses, the case was dismissed with prejudice on November 7, 2024. The dismissal followed the plaintiffs' request for an Order of Nonsuit and likely indicated a resolution between the parties.
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