Houston, Fort Bend County Rear-End Collision Settles for $5,500
One driver failed to control their vehicle's speed and rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. The driver who caused the collision was cited for negligence and driving without insurance. The case was settled with an agreed judgment.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $5,500
- County
- Fort Bend County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This settlement of $5,500 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 March 15, 2019, a vehicle insured by the plaintiff, Mercury County Mutual Insurance Company, was involved in a rear-end collision in Houston, Fort Bend County, Texas. The defendant allegedly failed to control the speed of their vehicle, striking the rear of the insured vehicle. The defendant was cited for negligence and failing to maintain financial responsibility at the time of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on October 3, 2019, seeking $7,989.04 for vehicle repair, loss of use, and associated legal fees as provided by the Texas Insurance Code. The defendant responded on December 16, 2019, with a general denial of the allegations but filed no counterclaims. Following a scheduling order and a trial continuance, the parties reached an agreement on October 2, 2020.
The court entered an agreed judgment, concluding the case. The judgment awarded the plaintiff $4,000.00 for property damages, $1,500.00 for attorney's fees, along with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and court costs. The outcome was a consent judgment in favor of the 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 Fort Bend County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2022, 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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