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Harris County • 2022

Houston Court Issues Default Judgment for $16,790 in Collision

A vehicle was involved in a collision in Houston, Texas. The collision damaged a vehicle insured by GEICO. GEICO filed a claim against the other driver, alleging negligence caused the collision. The court entered a default judgment in favor of GEICO.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$15,379
County
Harris County, TX
Resolved
2022

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

A vehicle collision occurred in Houston, Harris County, Texas, on December 28, 2018. The incident involved a vehicle operated by the defendant and caused damage to a vehicle insured by the plaintiff. The plaintiff filed a subrogation claim against the defendant on January 22, 2019, alleging negligence. The plaintiff claimed the defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to yield the right of way, failed to apply brakes to avoid the collision, failed to keep the vehicle under control, and failed to take proper evasive actions.

The plaintiff sought $15,379.09 in subrogation damages, reimbursement of the policyholder's $500 deductible, court costs, and pre- and post-judgment interest. On February 24, 2021, the court rendered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant, who did not appear for trial. The judgment awarded the plaintiff $15,379.09 in actual damages, $1,038.26 in pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, and $372.60 in court costs. The judgment was formally issued on March 2, 2021.

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