Fort Bend County Rear-End Collision Settles for $8,000
One driver was traveling behind another on a road when they failed to maintain a safe distance. The rear vehicle collided with the vehicle in front, causing injuries to the occupants. The case involved claims of negligence and negligent entrustment. The parties eventually reached a settlement agreement that was approved by the court for the minor plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $8,000
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $8,000 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
A rear-end motor vehicle collision occurred on March 18, 2023, in Fort Bend County, Texas. A driver and a minor passenger sustained injuries when their vehicle, traveling eastbound on Avenue H, was struck from behind by another vehicle. The plaintiff driver subsequently filed a lawsuit individually and on behalf of the minor passenger on November 28, 2023. The lawsuit alleged negligence against the driver of the striking vehicle and negligent entrustment against its owner.
The plaintiffs sought damages for medical expenses, physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, loss of earnings, property damage, and physical disfigurement. The defendants filed general denials, asserting defenses such as contributory negligence, pre-existing conditions, sudden emergency, and failure to mitigate damages. Claims against the vehicle owner were dismissed without prejudice in March 2024 after the plaintiff filed a notice of nonsuit.
The parties later reached a settlement agreement. In January 2025, the individual plaintiff's claims against the defendant driver were dismissed with prejudice. The minor plaintiff's claim remained pending court approval, leading to the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem. On August 18, 2025, the court approved an $8,000 settlement for the minor, finding it to be in the minor's best interest. The settlement funds were allocated for a Medicaid lien, attorney's fees, and an interest-bearing account for the minor. The case concluded with a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.
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 Fort Bend County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2025, 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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