Harris County 18-Wheeler Rear-End Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One truck driver stopped in heavy traffic on the highway. The other truck driver, following behind, allegedly did not pay attention and rear-ended the stopped truck. The driver of the rear-ended truck claimed serious injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A motor-vehicle collision on February 19, 2019, on Interstate 10 in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, led to a lawsuit against a trucking company. The plaintiff, operating an 18-wheeler, had slowed to a stop in heavy traffic. Another 18-wheeler, driven by an employee of the defendant company, allegedly followed too closely and rear-ended the plaintiff's truck.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, alleging that the defendant company was responsible for the collision and subsequent injuries through its employee's negligence, under theories of respondeat superior or agency. The plaintiff claimed serious injuries requiring past and future medical treatment, seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, physical disfigurement, and lost earnings. Monetary relief exceeding $1,000,000 was sought.
The case concluded on June 3, 2022, when the parties reached a settlement.
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