Houston Minor Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $7,000
One driver allegedly failed to operate their vehicle safely, leading to a collision. The injured person incurred medical expenses and suffered personal injuries. The parties reached a settlement agreement that required court approval for the minor's claims. The court approved the settlement, and funds were disbursed to lien holders, attorneys, and a trust account for the minor.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $7,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On September 28, 2014, a minor was involved in a motor vehicle accident allegedly caused by a defendant driver's failure to operate a vehicle in a reasonable and prudent manner. The minor's representative filed a lawsuit against the driver for negligence and against two other defendants, alleging negligent entrustment of their vehicle to the driver. The plaintiff claimed that as a result of the defendants' negligence, the minor incurred medical expenses and suffered personal injuries. The defendants filed a general denial and asserted settlement and release as defenses.
The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement that required court approval due to the minor plaintiff. A motion for appointment of a guardian ad litem was filed and granted, with the court appointing a guardian to represent the minor's interests and determine the appropriateness of the settlement. The court later ordered a sum to be deposited into its registry.
On June 25, 2019, the court approved the minor settlement, totaling $7,000, and dismissed the plaintiff's cause with prejudice. Funds were disbursed to several lien holders, including Cypress Creek EMS, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Radiology Associates, and Neptune Emergency Services, PA. A portion was allocated to the plaintiff's attorney for fees and costs, with the remaining $2,510.67, plus accrued interest, placed in an interest-bearing account to be held for the minor until they reached the age of 18. The court ordered the disbursement of funds from the registry on July 8, 2019.
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