Houston, Texas Left-Turn Collision Settles for $20,677
One driver was traveling straight when the other driver made an improper left turn in front of them, causing a collision. The injured driver alleged the other driver failed to keep a proper lookout, brake in time, take evasive action, and yield the right of way. The other driver denied negligence and injury.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $20,667
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Left Turn Collision
Case Overview
On December 16, 2016, a vehicular collision occurred on Endicott Lane in Houston, Texas, when the defendant made a left turn in front of the plaintiff's oncoming vehicle. The plaintiff subsequently filed a negligence action, alleging the defendant's failure to maintain a proper lookout, brake, take evasive action, and yield the right of way caused the accident. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered multiple low back disc herniations and associated conditions as a result.
The defendant denied all allegations of negligence and disputed that the plaintiff sustained injuries in the collision, contending the plaintiff's own actions caused or contributed to the incident. Before a trial, the parties reached a settlement. The case concluded with the defendant paying $20,677 to the plaintiff.
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