Harris County Motor Vehicle Accident Settles for $40,988
Two children were injured as passengers in a car accident in Harris County, Texas. The other driver was allegedly at fault. A lawsuit was filed for damages. A settlement agreement was reached and approved by the court. The settlement included funds for the children and a fee for the guardian ad litem.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $40,988
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $40,988 is above 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 January 15, 2021, two minor passengers sustained bodily injuries in a vehicle collision in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiffs alleged the incident was caused by the driver and owner of the other vehicle involved, who was named as the defendant. A lawsuit was filed on May 5, 2022, seeking damages in excess of the court's minimum jurisdictional limits, along with court costs and interest.
The defendant filed a general denial on January 12, 2022, asserting several defenses. These included claims that his actions were not the proximate cause of the plaintiffs' injuries, limitations on the recovery of medical expenses, comparative negligence by the plaintiffs, and that the minor plaintiffs had pre-existing medical conditions. On the same date, both parties filed an agreed motion to appoint a guardian ad litem for the minors, indicating that a compromise settlement had been reached. The court appointed a guardian ad litem on January 14, 2022.
On April 28, 2022, the court approved a settlement of $40,988.48 for the motor vehicle accident, finding the agreement fair and just for the minor plaintiffs. The settlement allocated funds for deposit with the Harris County Clerk for the benefit of each minor, with an additional amount for the guardian ad litem fee. Funds for one of the minor plaintiffs were deposited on May 31, 2022. The court later granted an application to withdraw these funds, plus accrued interest, on June 21, 2023, after that plaintiff reached 18 years of age.
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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