Fort Bend County Red-Light Collision Settles for $16,000
One driver ran a red light while the other driver was attempting to make a left turn. The passenger in the first vehicle sued both drivers, alleging negligence for failing to obey traffic laws and maintain proper lookout. The defendants argued that the passenger's injuries were due to pre-existing conditions and that their recovery should be limited. The case was settled with both drivers agreeing to pay for the passenger's claims.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $16,000
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred on December 29, 2019, in Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas. The incident involved one defendant, reportedly driving a 2005 Acura TSX, running a red light and colliding with a second defendant, who was attempting a left turn in a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A passenger in the Acura subsequently filed a lawsuit, individually and on behalf of a minor child, alleging negligence against both drivers for violating traffic laws and failing to exercise due care.
The plaintiff specifically claimed the first defendant disregarded a stop signal and the second defendant failed to yield the right-of-way. The defendants denied the allegations, asserting that the plaintiff failed to mitigate damages, that pre-existing conditions caused the injuries, and that any recovery should be limited due to comparative fault or an unavoidable accident. On March 17, 2025, the court approved a compromise settlement, finding it in the best interest of the plaintiffs. Each defendant agreed to pay $8,000 for the minor's claims. The settlement provided for medical expenses, guardian ad litem fees, and funds to be held for the minor until age 18, with the remainder disbursed to the adult plaintiff and her legal representatives. A consent judgment formally terminated the case on March 24, 2025.
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