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Harris County • 2020

Undisclosed Motor Vehicle Accident Case

One driver's pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. This happened shortly after the first pickup truck was struck by a third vehicle. The driver of the first pickup truck claimed an injury. The second pickup truck sustained significant damage.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Multi-vehicle
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
Undisclosed
County
Harris County, TX
Resolved
2020

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Multi-vehicle
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This settlement of Undisclosed is below the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.

Case Overview

One driver's pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. This happened shortly after the first pickup truck was struck by a third vehicle. The driver of the first pickup truck claimed an injury. The second pickup truck sustained significant damage.

Understanding This Case

  • This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
  • This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
  • Resolved in 2020, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

35
/100
Potentially Unfair

This outcome significantly deviates from similar cases

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