Harris County 18-Wheeler Collision Settles for $11,250
One driver turned into the path of another vehicle, causing a collision. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their neck, lower back, and shoulder. The other driver denied fault, suggesting the injured driver caused the crash by passing on the shoulder. The case was settled.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $11,250
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Auto/Truck Collision
Case Overview
In June 2016, a collision occurred in Harris County, Texas, when an 18-wheeler operated by a defendant driver, employed by a defendant company, attempted a right turn onto Studemont from Hicks. The 18-wheeler struck the left side front of the plaintiff's vehicle, which was traveling in an adjacent lane. The plaintiff subsequently filed a personal injury action, alleging injuries to her neck, lower back, and shoulder.
The plaintiff contended the defendant driver was negligent in making an improper right turn, failing to pay proper attention, and failing to maintain a single lane. The plaintiff also alleged the defendant company was negligent in hiring and entrusting the vehicle to the driver. The defendants denied all allegations of negligence, arguing that the plaintiff's own negligence in attempting to pass on the right-hand shoulder caused the collision. They also disputed that the plaintiff sustained any serious or permanent injuries. The parties later settled the dispute for $11,250.
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