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Harris County • 2020

Harris County Car Crash Settles for $12,834.47

One driver and her daughter were in a car accident in Harris County, Texas. They filed a lawsuit for injuries and a settlement was approved. The court appointed a guardian for the minor daughter. The settlement was for $12,834.47.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
$12,834
County
Harris County, TX
Resolved
2020

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

An automobile accident occurred on April 30, 2019, in Harris County, Texas, resulting in injuries to an adult plaintiff and their minor daughter. The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on August 8, 2019, seeking court approval of a compromise settlement for the damages sustained.

The defendant issued a general denial on August 21, 2019. Concurrently, a motion was filed for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the minor plaintiff's interests, which the court granted. The appointed guardian ad litem received a fee of $5,164.50.

On December 3, 2019, the court approved the compromise settlement between the parties, noting that the settlement resolved a doubtful and disputed claim. The total settlement amount was $12,834.47. Of this, $8,598.15 was allocated to the minor plaintiff, while the adult plaintiff and their counsel received $4,175.83 for attorney's fees and $60.49 for attorney expenses. The case was terminated with a Consent Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.

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