Verdictly
Settlement
Fort Bend County • 2020

Fort Bend County Rear-End Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed

One driver was traveling on a street when the other driver failed to control their speed and struck the rear of the first vehicle. The driver who was struck sustained personal injuries. The case involved claims related to automobile insurance coverage and damages.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

Back to cases
Other Injury
Rear-end

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 Accident

Case Overview

On September 24, 2020, a rear-end vehicle collision occurred on Avenue H in Rosenberg, Fort Bend, Texas. The defendant driver was cited for failing to control the speed of her vehicle, which struck the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained personal injuries and subsequently sought compensation under the underinsured motorist provision of his automobile insurance policy with the defendant insurer. After the insurer did not offer a settlement the plaintiff deemed fair, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit on July 25, 2022, seeking a declaratory judgment for damages related to the collision, including physical pain, medical expenses, impairment, and attorney fees.

The defendant insurer responded with a general denial and multiple defenses. These defenses included claims of sudden emergency, unavoidable accident, limitation of liability per the policy, failure to establish damages legally recoverable from an underinsured motorist, and allegations that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages or that injuries were caused by pre-existing medical conditions. On September 22, 2023, the court issued an order of partial dismissal with prejudice, terminating all claims asserted or that could have been asserted by the plaintiff against the defendant insurer. Subsequently, on June 11, 2024, the court accepted the plaintiff's notice of non-suit, dismissing his claims against the defendant driver with prejudice. The case was terminated, likely indicating a settlement between the parties, though specific details were not disclosed.

VerdictlyTM Score

30
/100
Potentially Unfair

This outcome significantly deviates from similar cases

This score is calculated by analyzing injury type, accident details, geographic location, temporal trends, and comparing against 2,000+ similar cases in our database.

Deserve a fair outcome for your case?

Share your situation and we'll connect you with experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys who have handled cases like this in Fort Bend County.

Similar cases you may find useful

Handpicked by matching injury type, accident details, and outcome to this case.

$525
Settlement
Other Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver rear-ended another vehicle stopped at a red light. The driver who was hit filed a lawsuit seeking damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The parties reached a settlement agreement.

Harris County • 2017
View full case
$2,500
Settlement
Head/Brain Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver stopped their vehicle on a highway when the other driver struck them from behind at a high speed. The impact caused the driver to hit their head and briefly lose consciousness. The injured driver claimed the accident caused a brain injury, preventing them from completing college studies, and also affected their ability to care for their young son. The other driver admitted to the collision but disputed the extent and cause of the injuries.

Harris County • 2015
View full case
$35,593
Settlement
Lumbar Disc Injury
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. The driver and a passenger in the first truck claimed injuries. The passenger's claim was settled before trial. The driver's claim proceeded to trial, where the jury found the second driver liable for the accident.

Bexar County • 2020
View full case
$60,750
Settlement
Neck Injury (Whiplash)
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver alleged another driver was negligent in striking their vehicle. A second driver then struck the first driver's vehicle, causing it to hit the plaintiff's vehicle a second time. The plaintiff suffered injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The parties resolved the claim for $60,750.

Nueces County • 2015
View full case
$4,000,000
Settlement
Neck Injury (Whiplash)
Rear-end
Motor Vehicle Negligence

One driver was stopped to make a left turn when the other driver, who admitted to being distracted, rear-ended them at high speed. The injured driver was taken to the emergency room with neck pain and a head laceration. Later, they underwent a cervical fusion surgery and experienced symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury and seizure-like symptoms. Medical bills exceeded $400,000.

Jefferson County • 2019
View full case