Harris County, Texas, Rear-End Collision Settles for $7,685
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing a collision. The driver who was hit alleged the other driver failed to control speed and maintain a proper lookout. The case involved a minor child, and a settlement was approved by the court. The settlement covered medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $7,685
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2025
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $7,685 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 December 24, 2021, a driver and a minor passenger were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Harris County, Texas, when their vehicle was rear-ended by another driver. The plaintiffs alleged the defendant driver was negligent by failing to control speed and maintain a proper lookout. Additionally, they claimed the vehicle owner was liable for negligently entrusting the vehicle, asserting the owner knew or should have known the driver was incompetent or dangerous. The plaintiffs sought damages for medical bills, lost earnings, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The defendant driver initially demanded a jury trial. During the proceedings, the court granted a request to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem for the minor plaintiff. The parties later reached a compromise settlement agreement, and a final judgment was issued on December 14, 2022. The court approved a total settlement of $7,685.00, noting that the defendant's liability was uncertain, doubtful, and disputed. Funds from the settlement were allocated to legal expenses, a medical provider, and for the use and benefit of the minor plaintiff.
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 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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