Harris County Jury Awards $67,048.50 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff alleged the defendant caused the collision, leading to serious injuries. The plaintiff sought compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings. The case involved procedural challenges with serving the defendant and was nearly dismissed multiple times. Ultimately, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $40,707
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred on May 28, 2018, in Harris County, Texas, leading the plaintiff to file a lawsuit against the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant caused the collision, resulting in serious bodily injuries, by failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to yield, operating at an excessive speed, and other negligent actions. The lawsuit sought compensation for past and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, lost earnings, and mental anguish.
The case faced procedural challenges, including difficulties with substituted service on the defendant and multiple near-dismissals for want of prosecution before being retained. Separately, prior traffic violations against the defendant related to the accident were dismissed due to an absent complaining witness and insufficient evidence. On April 14, 2021, a jury returned a 10-2 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded $30,348.50 for past damages and $36,700.00 for future damages. A final judgment, which included pre-judgment interest and court costs, was entered against the defendant on September 28, 2021.
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