Houston Red-Light Collision Settles for $26,000
One driver was going through an intersection when the other driver allegedly ran a red light and hit their vehicle. The collision caused physical and emotional injuries to the driver, including to their neck and back, and concerns about their unborn child. The other driver denied fault.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $26,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
A motor vehicle negligence action was filed in Houston, Texas, following a September 26, 2018, collision. The plaintiff, who was pregnant at the time, alleged that the defendant disregarded a red traffic light and struck her vehicle while she was lawfully proceeding through an intersection. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered severe physical injuries to her neck and back, as well as mental anguish and emotional distress, including concerns for her unborn child, as a direct result of the impact.
The plaintiff's complaint alleged that the defendant was negligent by failing to stop at a red light, failing to control vehicle speed, and failing to timely apply brakes. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed that the plaintiff sustained injuries in the collision, further maintaining that the plaintiff's own actions contributed to the incident and any alleged damages.
The parties ultimately resolved the matter through a settlement agreement, with the defendant paying $26,000 to the plaintiff.
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