Harris County Minor Passenger Injury Settles for $15,000
One driver's vehicle collided with another vehicle while a minor was a passenger. The minor suffered injuries and a lawsuit was filed. The parties reached a settlement agreement for $15,000. The court approved the settlement, finding the defendants' liability uncertain. The settlement funds were distributed to cover attorney fees, medical bills, and for the benefit of the minor.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $15,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On June 18, 2021, a minor plaintiff sustained bodily injuries while riding as a passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision with a car driven by the defendant in Texas. The minor plaintiff filed a lawsuit on August 29, 2022, seeking damages, court costs, and interest under Texas law. The court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the minor's interests.
The parties reached a $15,000 settlement agreement on December 12, 2022, which was paid by the defendant's liability insurer. The Harris County court approved the settlement the following day, determining it was fair and just for the minor plaintiff given that the defendant's liability for the accident was uncertain and disputed. The settlement funds were distributed, with portions allocated for attorneys' fees and medical bills, and $4,655 deposited into the Harris County Registry of the Court for the minor plaintiff's benefit. The court then discharged the guardian ad litem.
After turning 18, the former minor plaintiff applied on July 5, 2023, to withdraw the deposited funds, plus accrued interest, from the court registry. The court approved the withdrawal.
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