Houston Court Awards $11,130 in Motor Vehicle Negligence
A motor vehicle accident occurred in Houston, Texas, when one driver allegedly operated their vehicle unsafely, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed the other driver's actions led to their damages. The case involved procedural issues, including service challenges and a dismissal for want of prosecution before being reinstated. Ultimately, one defendant settled, and a final judgment was entered against another defendant after they failed to respond to the lawsuit.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $11,130
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred in Houston, Harris County, Texas, on January 16, 2021. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging that two defendants operated their vehicle in an unsafe and negligent manner, causing a collision with the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff claimed this negligence was the proximate cause of damages and sought monetary judgment, along with interest.
One defendant denied negligence, arguing the accident was unavoidable and that any alleged negligence did not proximately cause the plaintiff's injuries, also stating the damages sought were excessive. The case faced procedural challenges, including difficulty serving one defendant and a temporary dismissal for want of prosecution before its reinstatement.
The plaintiff and the responding defendant later resolved their claims, leading to a partial dismissal with prejudice for that defendant in June 2023. A final default judgment was then entered against the second defendant, who had failed to appear or answer the lawsuit. The court awarded the plaintiff $11,130.32, which reflected a credit for the prior settlement. The judgment also included pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, along with court costs.
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