Houston Red-Light Collision Settles for $50,000
One driver was stopped at a red light and proceeded to turn left after the light turned green. The other driver ran the red light and struck the first driver's vehicle, causing it to flip over. The first driver suffered injuries to their spine and knee.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $50,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Case Overview
In May 2015, a collision occurred at the intersection of Boone Street and Bellaire in Houston, Texas. The plaintiff, driving a vehicle making a left turn on a green light, was struck by a vehicle operated by the defendant, who allegedly entered the intersection against a red light. The impact caused the plaintiff's vehicle to flip over, and the plaintiff reported suffering injuries to the cervical and lumbar spine, left knee, and left shoulder.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular negligence action, asserting the defendant failed to control speed, apply brakes, maintain a proper lookout, and obey a traffic signal. Additionally, the plaintiff alleged negligent entrustment against the defendant vehicle owner. The defendants denied all allegations of negligence and injury, contending that the plaintiff's own actions contributed to the accident. The parties ultimately resolved the case through a settlement, with the plaintiff receiving $50,000.
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