Harris County Judge Awards $13,556.98 in Rear-End Collision
A car rear-ended another car on a highway in Harris County, Texas. The driver who caused the collision failed to control their speed. The owner of the damaged vehicle was compensated by their insurance company. The insurance company then sued the at-fault driver for the amount paid. The court ruled in favor of the insurance company, awarding them damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $13,556
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred on December 7, 2019, on US 290 in Harris County, Texas. The defendant reportedly failed to control her speed and struck the rear of a vehicle owned by an insured individual. The plaintiff, an insurance company, compensated its insured $13,556.98 for vehicle damage. The plaintiff subsequently filed a subrogation complaint on January 19, 2021, seeking to recover the amount paid, plus interest and court costs, from the defendant.
The plaintiff supported its claim with a business records affidavit detailing the property damage and payments made to repair shops, rental car companies, and the insured. The defendant acknowledged involvement in the accident but asserted she had insurance issues, claiming her policy cancellation was unknown until December 2021. The defendant also cited medical issues, including eye surgery, which she stated affected her driving and reading ability.
On February 23, 2022, the court rendered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The court found the plaintiff was entitled to recover from the defendant and awarded $13,556.98 in damages, along with prejudgment interest, court costs, and post-judgment interest. No appeal was filed.
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