Houston Minor Injury Motor Vehicle Accident Settles for $13,216
A 4-year-old was injured in a car accident in Houston, Texas. The child's representative filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The case was settled for $13,216.00, which included funds from the defendant and MedPay. The settlement was approved by the court, with a portion to be held for the child until they reach adulthood.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $13,216
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On May 28, 2023, a motor vehicle accident occurred at North Houston Rosslyn Road and Woodsman in Houston, Harris County, Texas, resulting in injuries to a four-year-old minor plaintiff. The minor plaintiff's representative subsequently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the defendant, alleging negligence in causing the incident and seeking damages for the sustained injuries.
The defendant responded by filing a general denial of the allegations but did not assert any counterclaims. The parties later reached a settlement agreement, and a guardian ad litem was appointed to ensure the minor plaintiff's interests were protected during the process.
On December 16, 2024, the court approved the settlement, finding it fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the minor plaintiff. The court noted that the defendant agreed to pay without admitting liability, stating the payment was made to resolve the matter. The Agreed Final Judgment, entered on December 18, 2024, approved a total settlement of $13,216.00, which included $10,000.00 from the defendant and $3,216.00 previously collected from MedPay. The funds were distributed to the minor plaintiff's representative and plaintiff's counsel for liens, subrogation interests, and attorneys' fees, with $6,621.00 deposited into the Harris County Clerk's Registry for the minor plaintiff's benefit until reaching majority age. The court later issued two Judgments Nunc Pro Tunc, with the final correction approved on August 5, 2025, to address clerical errors in the original judgment concerning the plaintiff's counsel and distribution amounts.
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