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Dallas County • 2022

Webb County Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for $10,000

One vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in Webb County, Texas. The driver of the second vehicle allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout and control their speed. The occupants of the first vehicle sought damages for various injuries and losses. The parties reached a settlement agreement.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Truck/Commercial
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
$10,000
County
Dallas County, TX
Resolved
2022

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Truck/Commercial
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

On April 10, 2019, multiple plaintiffs, including a minor, were passengers in a private vehicle involved in a rear-end collision in Webb County, Texas. A commercial truck, operated by a defendant driver in the course of employment with a trucking company, allegedly failed to maintain proper lookout and speed, striking the plaintiffs' vehicle. The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on June 4, 2021, alleging the driver's negligence, including failure to brake and maintain proper lookout. The trucking company was named as a defendant under the doctrine of respondeat superior, with the plaintiffs seeking damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses. The defendants filed a general denial.

The parties subsequently reached a settlement agreement through mandatory mediation. To obtain court approval for the minor plaintiff's settlement, the case proceeded as a "friendly suit." The court granted an agreed motion to waive a guardian ad litem, finding it disproportionate given the settlement amount. On January 4, 2022, the court held a Minor Settlement Hearing, approving the settlement as fair and in the best interest of the minor. An amended agreed final judgment was issued, awarding total damages of $10,000. Of this, $5,000 was deposited into the court registry for the minor's benefit, and $5,000 was allocated for attorney's fees and expenses. A post-judgment agreement was later filed to address Medicaid claims.

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