Texas Rear-End Collision Settles for Undisclosed Amount

On July 20, 2019, a collision occurred on I-75 when the plaintiff slowed due to traffic and was subsequently rear-ended by the defendant's vehicle. The impact caused the plaintiff's vehicle to collide with a vehicle ahead. Law enforcement determined the defendant was at fault for following too closely. The plaintiff's vehicle was declared a total loss, and the plaintiff sustained serious bodily injuries, incurring approximately $8,372.27 in medical expenses. The plaintiff filed a complaint on February 23, 2021, seeking damages and a jury trial.

The defendant responded on March 13, 2021, asserting various defenses, including claims of improper service, failure to mitigate damages, assumption of risk, and that the plaintiff's own negligence caused or contributed to the incident and injuries. The defendant further argued that the alleged injuries were not proximately caused by the defendant or were due to an unforeseeable third party. The case did not proceed to trial and concluded with a likely settlement between the parties. Specific terms of the settlement were not disclosed.