Harris County, Texas Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $2,500
One driver alleged that another driver failed to control speed and crashed into their vehicle. The first driver claimed the second driver violated traffic laws. The case was resolved by an agreed judgment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $2,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a personal injury lawsuit following a vehicle collision that occurred on September 24, 2015, in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant failed to control speed and crashed into the plaintiff's vehicle. Claims against the defendant included failure to maintain a proper lookout, yield right-of-way, keep an assured clear distance, and timely apply brakes.
The defendant filed a general denial of all allegations. After initial procedural matters, including a granted motion for substitute service, the court ordered non-binding mediation. The case concluded when the court entered an Agreed Final Judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The judgment required the defendant to pay damages totaling $2,500.
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