Harris County Rear-End Collision Settles for $26,375.39
One driver was attempting to make a right turn when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused damage to the plaintiffs' vehicle. The parties involved reached a settlement agreement to resolve the claims.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $26,375
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On October 8, 2019, an automobile accident occurred at the intersection of Sam Houston and TC Jester in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff driver, attempting a right turn in a 2003 Toyota Camry, was rear-ended by the defendant, who was operating a 2012 Dodge RAM 2500. The plaintiffs, including the driver and passengers, subsequently filed a lawsuit.
The plaintiffs alleged the defendant was negligent, citing excessive speed, failure to control speed, failure to maintain an assured clear distance between vehicles, and failure to maintain a proper lookout. They sought compensation for physical pain, mental anguish, medical care costs, disfigurement, and lost wages. The defendant filed a general denial and raised affirmative defenses, including allegations of the plaintiffs' own negligence, an unavoidable accident or sudden emergency, and failure to mitigate damages.
The parties participated in mandatory non-binding mediation and reached a settlement on January 12, 2022. The agreement included $3,875.39 for property damage, $11,000.00 for one adult plaintiff, and $10,000.00 for another adult plaintiff. A minor plaintiff received $1,500.00. The court approved the settlement for the minor plaintiff on August 4, 2022, finding it was in the minor's best interest. After attorney fees, the remaining funds for the minor were placed into the registry of the court until the minor reaches adulthood. A guardian ad litem also received a fee of $2,187.50. The case was terminated with a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.
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