Fort Bend County Rear-End Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver was traveling north on a highway when the other driver struck the rear of their vehicle. The first driver alleged the collision caused injuries and damages, claiming the second driver failed to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, and brake in time. The case was eventually terminated by a nonsuit, indicating a settlement between the parties.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On January 17, 2020, a rear-end collision occurred on State Highway 99 between Westheimer Parkway and Cinco Ranch Boulevard in Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas. The plaintiff's vehicle was struck by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently alleged injuries and damages resulting from the incident and filed a lawsuit on June 15, 2021. The plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent, asserting failures to operate a motor vehicle as a reasonably prudent person, maintain a proper lookout, control speed, remain attentive while driving, and timely apply brakes. The plaintiff sought compensation for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and physical impairment.
On August 13, 2021, the defendant filed a general denial of all allegations and asserted a limitation of recovery for medical expenses to the amount actually paid or incurred. The case proceeded through initial management, including the issuance of a Docket Control Order and a Certificate of Nonappearance regarding the defendant's deposition. On January 25, 2023, the court granted the plaintiff's Notice of Nonsuit, thereby terminating the case. Court records indicated the resolution appeared to be a settlement between the parties, but specific details of any agreement were not disclosed.
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