Court Awards $8,328.13 in Vehicle Negligence Default Judgment
One driver turned onto a street and lost control of their vehicle, hitting a parked car. The owner of the parked car filed a complaint alleging the driver failed to maintain a safe distance and control their speed. The owner of the vehicle that hit the parked car was served with a lawsuit, and a default judgment was entered against them. The case was later dismissed without prejudice, suggesting the parties reached a settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $8,328
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This settlement of $8,328 is near 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
On August 19, 2019, a defendant driver negligently operated a vehicle owned by a defendant vehicle owner, losing control while turning onto Waldemar Drive. The vehicle collided with a parked car belonging to the plaintiff, causing property damage.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on April 27, 2021, alleging the defendant driver failed to control speed and drove negligently. The complaint also claimed the defendant vehicle owner negligently entrusted the vehicle to the driver, knowing the driver was reckless. The plaintiff sought actual damages and costs.
The defendant vehicle owner was served and filed an answer, which the court later struck from the record. After the defendant vehicle owner failed to file a proper answer, the plaintiff moved for a default judgment. On April 8, 2022, the court granted the default judgment against the defendant vehicle owner, awarding the plaintiff $8,328.13 in damages, along with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and costs. The court subsequently granted the plaintiff's motion for non-suit without prejudice on April 25, 2022, resulting in a final judgment that disposed of all issues and parties.
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 2023, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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