Texas Motor Vehicle Negligence Case Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
One driver alleged the other driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic and maintain a proper lookout, leading to a collision. The injured driver claimed severe injuries and sought damages for pain, medical expenses, and disfigurement. The case proceeded through various legal steps. A jury awarded the injured driver damages, but the case was later dismissed for want of prosecution.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $12,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On October 31, 2016, a motor vehicle collision occurred. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit in Texas on March 21, 2018, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the incident. The plaintiff claimed the defendant failed to yield to oncoming traffic, maintain a proper lookout, control vehicle speed, and obey traffic signals, among other allegations. The plaintiff sought damages for physical impairment, pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, and disfigurement.
The defendant filed a general denial on July 6, 2018, and sought to limit any potential recovery for medical or healthcare expenses. A jury later awarded the plaintiff $12,000 in general damages on November 20, 2020.
However, the case was ultimately dismissed for want of prosecution on March 9, 2021. The dismissal followed the plaintiff's failure to comply with a court notice issued in January 2021.
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