Houston Motor Vehicle Negligence Settles for $26,000
One driver was going through an intersection when the other driver ran a red light and hit their car. The first driver said the crash caused injuries to their neck and back, and they were worried about their unborn child. The second driver denied fault and claimed the first driver contributed to the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $26,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
On September 26, 2018, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Houston, Texas, when a defendant driver reportedly entered an intersection against a red light and struck a vehicle. The plaintiff, who was pregnant at the time, alleged she was lawfully proceeding through the intersection on the feeder road of Beltway 8 when the collision took place.
The plaintiff filed a negligence action, asserting that the impact caused her to suffer severe physical injuries to her neck and back, along with mental anguish and emotional distress related to the health and safety of her unborn child. The complaint alleged the defendant failed to stop at a red light, control vehicle speed, and timely apply brakes.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed that the plaintiff sustained injuries in the collision. The defense further contended that the plaintiff's own actions caused or contributed to the accident and any alleged damages.
The parties subsequently reached a settlement, concluding the case for $26,000.
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