Houston Judge Awards $17,500 in Pedestrian Collision Subrogation
One driver's vehicle struck a pedestrian in Houston, Texas. The pedestrian's insurer paid for his injuries and then sued the driver. The insurer sought damages, interest, and costs. The case went to a bench trial, and the court awarded the insurer $17,500 in damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $17,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A vehicle-pedestrian collision occurred on March 12, 2019, in Houston, Texas, near Westpark Drive and Woodchase Drive. The defendant's vehicle struck a pedestrian, resulting in injuries.
As the pedestrian's insurer, the plaintiff, Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company, compensated the injured party $32,510.00. The plaintiff subsequently filed a subrogation lawsuit against the defendant to recover these damages, also seeking prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, and costs of suit. The court ordered mandatory non-binding mediation, and the trial date was continued to allow for discovery and mediation scheduling.
On July 7, 2021, following a bench trial, the court entered a final judgment in favor of Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company. The judgment awarded the plaintiff $17,500.00 in damages, along with prejudgment interest from the date of filing, court costs, and post-judgment interest at 5.00% per year until paid. No appeal was filed, and the case concluded with a plaintiff win.
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