Harris County, Texas, Rear-End Collision Settles for $7,685
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing a collision. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver failed to control speed and maintain a proper lookout. The case involved a minor child, and a settlement was approved by the court. The settlement covered medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $7,685
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On December 24, 2021, a driver and a minor passenger were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Harris County, Texas, when their vehicle was rear-ended by another driver. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant driver was negligent by failing to control speed and maintain a proper lookout. Additionally, they claimed the vehicle owner was liable for negligently entrusting the vehicle, asserting the owner knew or should have known the driver was incompetent or dangerous. The plaintiffs sought damages for medical bills, lost earnings, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The defendant driver initially demanded a jury trial. During the proceedings, the court granted a request to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem for the minor plaintiff. The parties later reached a compromise settlement agreement, and a final judgment was issued on December 14, 2022. The court approved a total settlement of $7,685.00, noting that the defendant's liability was uncertain, doubtful, and disputed. Funds from the settlement were allocated to legal expenses, a medical provider, and for the use and benefit of the minor plaintiff.
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