Webb County, Texas Commercial Truck Rear-End Collision Settles for $10,000
One vehicle was rear-ended by a commercial truck. The driver of the truck failed to keep a proper lookout and control speed. The occupants of the first vehicle sought damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The parties reached a settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $10,000
- County
- Webb County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Back Strain / Soft Tissue
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On April 10, 2019, a private motor vehicle carrying several passengers, including a minor, was involved in a rear-end collision on Matamoros Street in Webb County, Texas. A commercial truck, operated by a defendant driver in the course of employment with a defendant trucking company, struck the plaintiffs' vehicle.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on June 4, 2021, alleging the truck driver was negligent for failing to maintain a proper lookout, control speed, apply brakes, take evasive action, and driving at an unreasonable speed. The defendant trucking company was named under the doctrine of *respondeat superior*. The plaintiffs sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, and other injuries. The defendants filed a general denial.
The parties subsequently engaged in mediation and reached a settlement agreement. To obtain court approval for the minor plaintiff's claims, a "friendly suit" was filed. After considering the terms, the court held a minor settlement hearing on January 4, 2022, finding the settlement to be reasonable, fair, and in the minor's best interest.
The court issued an amended agreed final judgment, approving a total settlement of $10,000. Of this amount, $5,000 was deposited into the court registry for the minor's benefit, and $5,000 was allocated for attorney's fees, the minor's medical bills, and administrative fees. A post-judgment agreement was later filed regarding the payment of Medicaid claims.
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