Fort Bend County Rear-End Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver, who was behind, rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused property damage and bodily injury. The case involved claims of failure to control speed, maintain distance, and keep a proper lookout. The defendants denied the allegations and raised several defenses. The case was transferred to a different county and an order was established for case proceedings. The plaintiff sought damages for medical care, pain and suffering, and other related costs. The case was ultimately non-suited and likely resolved by settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On July 11, 2019, a plaintiff sustained property damage and bodily injuries when their vehicle was rear-ended by a defendant driver on Highway 6 in Texas. The plaintiff filed a complaint on June 17, 2021, initially in Harris County, alleging the defendant driver was negligent by failing to control speed, maintain a reasonable distance, yield, apply brakes, and keep a proper lookout. The complaint also cited violations of Texas Transportation Code sections concerning following distance and maximum speed. Additionally, the plaintiff claimed the defendant vehicle owner negligently entrusted the vehicle to the driver.
The defendants filed a general denial on July 12, 2021, and asserted several defenses, including unavoidable accident, emergency doctrine, and limitations on recovery of medical expenses and lost earnings. The case was later transferred to Fort Bend County, Texas. On June 12, 2023, the plaintiff's motion to non-suit the case was granted, leading to its termination. The resolution was likely a settlement between the parties, though no specific damages were awarded through court proceedings.
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