Houston, Fort Bend County Rear-End Collision Settles for $5,500
One driver failed to control their vehicle's speed and rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. The driver who caused the collision was cited for negligence and driving without insurance. The case was settled with an agreed judgment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $5,500
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On March 15, 2019, a vehicle insured by the plaintiff, Mercury County Mutual Insurance Company, was involved in a rear-end collision in Houston, Fort Bend County, Texas. The defendant allegedly failed to control the speed of their vehicle, striking the rear of the insured vehicle. The defendant was cited for negligence and failing to maintain financial responsibility at the time of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on October 3, 2019, seeking $7,989.04 for vehicle repair, loss of use, and associated legal fees as provided by the Texas Insurance Code. The defendant responded on December 16, 2019, with a general denial of the allegations but filed no counterclaims. Following a scheduling order and a trial continuance, the parties reached an agreement on October 2, 2020.
The court entered an agreed judgment, concluding the case. The judgment awarded the plaintiff $4,000.00 for property damages, $1,500.00 for attorney's fees, along with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and court costs. The outcome was a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
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