Houston Personal Injury Auto Collision Settles for $26,500
A minor was involved in a car accident in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff alleged the defendant breached their duty of care, causing the accident. The parties reached a settlement agreement to resolve the claims. The court approved the settlement, finding it fair and in the minor's best interest. Funds were distributed from the settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $26,500
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On October 18, 2021, a minor plaintiff was involved in an automobile collision with a defendant in Houston, Texas, and sustained personal injuries. The plaintiff alleged the defendant had a duty to operate their vehicle with ordinary care but breached that duty, which proximately caused the plaintiff's damages. Due to a potential adverse interest involving the minor's initial representative, the Harris County Court appointed a Guardian Ad Litem on October 20, 2023, to safeguard the minor's interests during settlement negotiations.
The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement to resolve all claims arising from the incident. A request for settlement approval was filed, indicating a total amount of $26,500.00 for the minor plaintiff.
On February 19, 2024, the court approved and ratified the settlement agreement, finding it fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of all parties, including the minor. A Consent Judgment formally approved the settlement on February 22, 2024. The total settlement funds were distributed, with $8,282.27 deposited into the Harris County Court Registry for the minor plaintiff's benefit, alongside payments to legal counsel and various medical providers. A Medicaid lien of $142.90 was also noted. On March 12, 2025, the court granted an application to withdraw the funds held in the registry for the minor.
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